The Use of Medical Adhesive Tape

The use of Medical Adhesive Tape
1. Requirements for the use of medical tape:
1. Medical tape should be able to comply with the corresponding sterilization methods. Different sterilization methods have different effects on product performance. The selection of suitable product sterilization methods is an important part of product design.
2. The adhesiveness of the medical tape is sufficient, which is also a major criterion for the use of medical tape. When medical tape needs to be pasted to the skin (for example, when it is used for surgical towels), the medical tape should be able to stick on the surface of the data firmly.
3. In addition to the adhesiveness of medical tape, it is necessary to consider whether the adhesiveness to the skin is suitable. Since most medical tapes need to be pasted to the skin, they should have appropriate, not the stronger the better.
4. Medical tape requires moderate stickiness, while ordinary tape requires strong peel strength. The reason is that the medical tape must not be tingling when it is torn from the skin, but it must not be sticky and fall off the skin, so The stickiness should be moderate.
Second, the use of medical tape
1. Clean and disinfect the skin before applying medical tape, and wait for a while.
2. Attach smoothly. Apply the tape flatly from the center to the outside under the condition of no tension. In order to make the tape stick to the dressing firmly, it should be at least 2.5cm against the skin along the side of the dressing.
3. Press back and forth on the tape to exert the greater effect of the adhesive.
4. Loosen each end of the tape when removing, and gradually lift the entire width of the tape toward the wound to reduce the cracking of the healing tissue.
5. When removing the medical tape from the hairy area, it should be peeled along the length of the hair. When using medical tape, you must pay attention to prevent direct application to damaged skin and those with skin allergies please follow the doctor's advice.