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Clinical Condition:
Two types of mechanical skin injury are skin stripping and mechanical injury due to tension. These are the most common skin injuries due to taping. The most common causes of tension injury are inappropriate strapping of tape during application and distention of skin under an unyielding tape.
Strapping tape across skin is mistakenly thought to increase adhesion. As the tape backing resists stretch or regains its original shape, the epidermis begins to lift. This results in "tension blisters" typically seen at ends of the tape. Skin tears may occur before a blister even forms.
Tension injuries may also occur when edema, hematoma formulation, or distension distorts the skin surface or when a joint or other area of movement is covered with an unyielding tape. |
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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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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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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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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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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Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection. |
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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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Film Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressings are the clear choice for easy application and extended wear time. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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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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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™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressings are breathable dressings, impermeable to liquids, bacteria and viruses.†
- "Picture-frame" delivery — preferred by caregivers
- Secure adhesion, yet gentle to the skin
- Breathable, allows oxygen in and moisture vapor out
- Barrier to external contaminants
- Comprehensive clinical documentation
- Unique shapes and designs for special wound and I.V. application needs, such as I.J. catheter sites
Tegaderm™ HP dressing provides all the benefits of Tegaderm™ dressing, plus greater holding power in the presence of moderate amounts of moisture.
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