Collection of Common Medical Tape, Selection and Application of Medical Tape

Medical tape is widely used in daily life. Nowadays, there are various types of medical tape on the market, and I believe everyone has already been picky. How to choose and apply it? Today, Let's take a look at these four widely adopted medical tapes with the editor!

1. Medical adhesive plaster

Cotton fabric material, with medical pressure-sensitive adhesive on the surface, has good tensile strength, can adapt to the needs of different parts of the body, and has waterproof and anti pollution properties. It is easy to tear apart in both longitudinal and transverse directions, has outstanding adhesion, and is breathable and skin friendly. It is suitable for fixing surgical dressings and lightweight catheters, and is more suitable for fixing large-area surgical wounds, such as gauze fixation and postoperative dressing fixation.

Adhesive tape, also known as zinc oxide tape, has a astringent, moisturizing, and protective effect on the skin. It is very effective for treating skin cracking symptoms on hands and feet, and can also be used to cover frostbite with medical adhesive tape.

2. Medical breathable tape (PE perforated)

The substrate is polyethylene (PE) film, and the surface layer is made of medical pressure-sensitive adhesive. The laser micropores are evenly distributed, with strong breathability and easy discharge of water vapor and sweat. The ultra-thin material is comfortable to stick. Medical pressure-sensitive adhesive is non irritating and not easily allergenic to the skin; Moderate adhesion, painless to peel off, leaving no residue. No debonding or glue leakage, no pilling during unwinding, in the warp and weft directions, simple and easy to tear, no need to cut, can be torn horizontally or vertically, the tear line is neat and not twisted.

Used for trauma surgery, fixation of infusion needles and catheters, fixation of dressings, protection of skin, protection of areas that require anti friction such as heel wear, sealing tape, and paddle fixation.

3. Medical breathable tape (microporous non-woven fabric type)

Made of high-quality non-woven fabric material, it has better flexibility and adjustability, making it suitable for wounds of various shapes and parts. It conforms to the shape and contour of the human body, making people feel comfortable. The substrate is environmentally friendly, easy to tear, does not require scissors, has a microporous structure, good breathability, and can allow the skin to breathe naturally; Using medical pressure-sensitive adhesive, it is non irritating and not easily allergenic to the skin; Gentle and smooth peeling, without tearing the skin, good initial adhesion, holding adhesion, and heavy adhesion, not easy to peel off, not easy to curl the edges, and leaving no residue when peeled off. No debonding or glue leakage, no pilling during unwinding, suitable for surgical trauma, fixation of infusion needles and catheters, fixation with gauze dressings, and skin protection.

4.Medical breathable tape (silk type)

Composed of artificial silk, medical pressure-sensitive adhesive, and core roll. The material is lightweight, soft, and has better compliance, making it more comfortable to fit the skin. The air naturally passes through, allowing the skin to breathe naturally and reducing the possibility of skin infections. Humanized serrated edge design, easy to tear by hand, no need for scissors. Using hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive, it adheres firmly and the adhesive of the tape is not affected by seasonal climate. Used to fix various medical devices, such as urinary catheters, gastric tubes, oxygen tubes, etc., to prevent them from sliding or falling off and maintain the normal working condition of the devices. At the same time, it can also protect the skin from friction and irritation from instruments.

Consider selecting a suitable medical tape from these aspects

1. Purpose of use: To balance skin safety while ensuring safety and stability
2. Usage time: Choose the appropriate tape according to the usage time. When using for a long time, consider the continuous adhesion of the tape
3. Application site: If fixed on joint or swollen areas, it is recommended to use highly stretchable tape to reduce skin damage
4. Use environment: Consider the environment of the tape application site, whether it is dry, humid, sweaty, oily, etc.

Medical breathable tape is not only widely used in the medical field, but also has many wonderful uses in life, such as the use of star people without ear holes to stick ears, the use of medical tape to prevent hyperplasia after nose surgery, the use of friction on the fingers when play badminton, and so on. There are more wonderful uses of medical tape waiting for us to explore.