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A medical or surgical tape is not merely a cloth and adhesive. It has graduated into a product of much R&D as a medical utility that interacts with or adheres directly to the skin. Being skin friendly is of the essence of tapes. Tapes come in different materials and sizes, convenient for different uses. You will find almost the entire variety of tapes available for purchase online in India at PharmEasy. They offer attractive discounts on the product and also deliver it at your doorstep.
What are tapes used for?
Tapes find uses in many different situations, from use in wound dressing, tying up bandages and so on. Tapes have also found their way in as a substitute for women’s lingerie in the form of body tape. Surgical tape or medical tapes are pressure-sensitive adhesive tape that secures gauze, tubing or other dressings to your skin.
Why are tapes important?
Medical tapes have an integral role in care delivery. The product serves many important purposes. These adhesive products hold breathing tubes in place, secure intravenous lines and help you manage post-operative drains, ports and any other device that may be necessary to keep attached to your body.
Types of tapes
- The medical industry uses a large variety of tapes. Paper, transparent and cloth are the most common among all. Retention tape, waterproof tape and silicone tape are also used quite widely. You may buy almost all of these online from PharmEasy. Here’s a snapshot of the common types of tapes.
- Paper tape: These lightweight tapes with micropores hold even in wetness. Gentle on sensitive skin, they can be used on delicate and elderly skin.
- Cloth tape: Cloth tapes, despite having a stronger adhesive, leave minimal residue on the skin. Apply the tape without tension, gently stroking the surface for best adherence and tear bilaterally without the use of scissors.
- Transparent tape: These are perforated and easily torn in any direction. Transparent tapes are water resistant, not waterproof.
- Retention tape: Used primarily to securely hold wound dressings, retention tape often comes pre-cut to reduce waste.
- Waterproof tape: These need to be applied to dry skin for proper adherence and are flexible and easy to tear.
Top tape brands and USPs
- 3M – A brand of 100+ years in the business of “sticky science”, they manufacture almost the entire repertoire of tapes. Their tapes are “skin-friendly” and completely safe for direct patient contact.
- Beiersdorf AG – Owners of an extremely popular brand name, they produce tapes that are easy to tear, comfortable to wear, leave no sticky residue on removal and are skin friendly.
- Medsmart Logistics – They produce a microporous surgical tape that has thin, highly permeable non-woven paper uniformly coated with hypoallergenic adhesive.
Frequently Asked Questions
question 1
Medical tape holds a prime position in healthcare delivery. They hold breathing tubes in place, secure intravenous lines and help manage post-operative drains, ports and other devices.
question 2
Medical tape and surgical tape are the same.
question 3
Medical tape is an adhesive tape that is specifically designed to be safe for your skin, easy to use and hold well when skin is moving, bending or damp. Tape should not be directly put over an open wound and this can be used to secure medication-soaked cotton and guage pad over the wound.
question 4
- Usually, a change of tape is done in 2-3 days or as advised by your doctor.
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