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Clinical Condition:
A surgical site can be the result of an intentional incision into the skin and underlying tissues under infected conditions. Within 48-72 hours of closure, clean surgical wounds have deposited enough fibrin at the incision site to prevent bacterial contamination.
Post-wound closure surgical site infection prevention measures including appropriately managing the wound environment with dressings and reducing the risk of impaired skin integrity by proper application and removal of tapes and dressings. |
Suggested Product Solutions:
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Paper Tapes
3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape is the dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape. |
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Soft Cloth Tapes
3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin. |
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Perforated Blend Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application. |
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Foam Tapes
3M™ Microfoam™ Surgical Tape is the conformable elastic foam tape that stretches for compression applications. |
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Perforated Plastic Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ Surgical Tape is the transparent, easy to tear, perforated plastic tape for securing dressings or devices. |
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Plastic Tapes
3M™ Blenderm™ Surgical Tape is the occlusive, transparent plastic tape that protects from external fluids and contaminants. |
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Silk Tapes
3M™ Durapore™ Surgical Tape is the "silk-like" cloth tape with strong adhesion for securing dressings or devices. |
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Cloth Tapes
3M™ Cloth Adhesive Tape is a strong, easy-to-tear tape for securing medical devices and light immobilization support. |
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Wrap
3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap is a self-adherent elastic wrap that functions like a tape, but sticks only to itself. |
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Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection. |
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| Paper Tapes |
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3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape is the dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape.
- Gentle to skin, conformable
- Porous and highly breathable
- Holds well on damp skin
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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| Soft Cloth Tapes |
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3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin.
- Easy-tear perforated rolls or convenient pre-cut sizes
- Gentle and breathable to maintain skin integrity
3M™ Medipore™ H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape with increased gentleness and stronger adhesion for more challenging applications.
- Easy-tear perforated rolls with higher adhesion
- Gentler, more breathable than standard Medipore tape
Both Medipore and Medipore H tapes provide:
- Excellent cross and diagonal stretch
- No paper liner on tape rolls
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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| Perforated Blend Tapes |
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3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application.
- Good initial and long-term adhesion
- Holds well on damp or dry skin
- Breathable to maintain skin integrity
- Easy to handle with gloves
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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| Foam Tapes |
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3M™ Microfoam™ Surgical Tape is the conformable elastic foam tape that stretches for compression applications or for securing dressings on challenging areas.
- Multi-directional stretch to accommodate swelling
- Gentle, secure adhesion for contoured sites
- Water resistant, conformable
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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| Perforated Plastic Tapes |
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3M™ Transpore™ Surgical Tape is the transparent, easy to tear, perforated plastic tape for securing dressings or devices.
- Easy, straight, bi-directional tear
- Easy to handle with gloves
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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3M™ Blenderm™ Surgical Tape is the occlusive, transparent plastic tape that protects from external fluids and contaminants.
- Transparent, waterproof barrier
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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| Silk Tapes |
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3M™ Durapore™ Surgical Tape is the "silk-like" cloth tape with strong adhesion for securing dressings or devices.
- High strength, conformable
- Convenient bi-directional tear
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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| Cloth Tapes |
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3M™ Cloth Adhesive Tape is a strong, easy-to-tear tape for securing medical devices and light immobilization support.
- Strong backing with high initial adhesion
- Economical and easy to use
- Less residue and good restick
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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| Wrap |
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3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap is a self-adherent elastic wrap that functions like a tape, but sticks only to itself.
- Can be used to secure, protect, compress and support
- Sticks to itself without adhesive — needs no pins or clips
- Available sterile, non-sterile, latex-free and sterile latex-free
Caution: 3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions.
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3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection.
- Forms a transparent protective film between skin and urine, feces or body fluids
- Completely alcohol-free — and will not sting even when applied to reddened, damaged or denuded skin
- Under normal use, provides up to 72 hours incontinence protection, which saves nursing time and budget dollars
- Will not clog diapers or interfere with absorbent pads
- Stretches with the skin, allowing freedom of movement without loss of protection
- Sterile, non-cytotoxic — will not interfere with skin or wound healing
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