3MTM Surgical Tapes 3M Health Care For superior performance, look no further. Trust, dependability and quality you expect from 3M. The guide to taping from the leader in adhesive technology.
For more than 40 years, 3M Health Care has provided the finest in skin health care. And with our full line of surgical tapes and support programs, we are once again setting the standards for skin care into the 21st century and delivering the trust, dependability and quality you expect. For superior performance, look no further than 3MTM Surgical Tapes.
Table of Contents How to Differentiate 3M™ Surgical Tapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape (perforated blend) . . 4 3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3M™ Medipore™ H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape (paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3M™ Transpore™ Surgical Tape (perforated plastic) . . . . . . . 8 3M™ Durapore™ Surgical Tape (silk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 * See adhesion charts Shelf life Depends on length of wear, temperature, characteristics of surface (increases with oil, plastic tubing) Residue Repeated taping on adults Gentleness Water resistance Tearability MVTR = moisture vapour transmission rate & porosity Breathability Stretch Conformability Adhesion – after 48 hrs* Adhesion – initial* Backing General category Characteristics No Waterproof Small amount 2 years None – small amount 5 years Less Gentle Easy, bi-directional Ea
3M Transpore White Dressing Tape ™ ™ Gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing applications.
3M Medipore Soft Cloth Surgical Tape ™ ™ Soft, gentle, conformable tape and pre-cut pad products that are easy-to-use and easy on the skin.
3M Medipore H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape ™ ™ The same soft, conformable tape as standard Medipore™ tape, but with increased gentleness and stronger adhesion for more challenging applications. Bunionectomy dressing Features and benefits Same features and benefits as 3MTM MediporeTM Tape plus: • Gentler • Higher adhesion • More breathable • Water-resistant Sacral dressing Suggested applications • When repeated taping is needed • Securing over areas where skin may stretch (e.g.
3M Micropore Surgical Tape ™ ™ Highly versatile and economical paper tape.
3M Transpore Surgical Tape ™ ™ Transparent, perforated plastic tape that tears easily, works reliably. Easy to tear, even with gloves Features and benefits • Easy, straight, bi-directional tear • Allows clinician to tailor the tape for various dressings and devices • Porous • Easy to handle with gloves • Good adhesion to skin and tubing • Transparent • Hypoallergenic and latex free • Water-resistant Peripheral IV tubing Suggested applications • Securing tubing and devices (e.g.
3M Durapore Surgical Tape ™ ™ Silk-like cloth tape with strong adhesion that won’t let you down. Catheters Features and benefits • High strength • Adheres well to dry skin • Conformable • Convenient bi-directional tear • Versatile • Hypoallergenic and latex free • Water-resistant Armboard Suggested applications • Securing tubing and devices • Anchoring bulky dressings • Immobilizing fingers and toes • Stabilizing finger splints Butterfly splint Ordering Information Cat. No.
3M Cloth Adhesive Tape ™ Strong, easy-to-tear tape for securing medical devices and for light immobilization support. NG tube Features and benefits • Strong backing • High initial adhesion • Economical and easy-to-use • Less residue • Good restick • Tears easily crosswise and lengthwise • Hypoallergenic and latex free ET tube Suggested applications • Securing tubing • Positioning body parts • Immobilizing fingers and toes • Stabilizing finger splints Immobilization Ordering Information Cat. No.
3M Microfoam Surgical Tape ™ ™ Highly conformable, elastic foam tape that stretches for compression applications or securing dressings on challenging areas.
3M Blenderm Surgical Tape ™ ™ Occlusive, transparent plastic tape that protects from external fluids and contaminants. Occlusive dressing Features and benefits • Transparent • Waterproof barrier • Flexible • Hypoallergenic and latex free Suggested applications • Protecting dressings from external moisture, fluids and contaminants • Enhancing penetration of topical medications • Dermatological patch testing Patch testing Ordering Information Cat. No.
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Considerations in Choosing a Tape for Tube or Dressing Secural I. Degree of importance of tube or dressing • The more critical the tubing/dressing, the higher the adhesion required. • Strength of adhesion and backing may be more important than gentleness. • Gentle tapes with higher adhesion may be used without increasing the risk of skin trauma if properly applied and removed. • Some tapes are less gentle (e.g.
18 Medipore Blenderm Microfoam Micropore Durapore Blenderm Microfoam Dry Skin Damp Skin 3M, Blenderm, Durapore, Medipore, Microfoam, Micropore, and Transpore are trademarks of 3M. Used under license in Canada.
3M Surgical Tapes ™ Table A When you need a tape that stretches (e.g.
Tape Application 1. Select the correct size and type of tape for the application. 2. Clip hair, if necessary. 3. Apply 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film to protect at-risk skin. When thoroughly dry, tape may be applied over it. 4. Minimize touching of adhesive. 5. Apply tape without tension to clean, dry skin. 6. Smooth tape in place with smooth, gentle pressure. Avoid gaps and wrinkles. In general, do not encircle a limb completely with tape. 7. Rub in place to get a good seal. A.
Tape and Transparent Dressing Removal Proper tape removal is critical in reducing the occurrence of traumatic skin injuries. A. Tape strips 1 2 1. Loosen edges of tape. If necessary, press a small piece of tape onto a corner to start an edge of the tape. 2. Stabilize the skin with one finger. Remove tape “low and slow” in direction of hair growth, keeping it close to skin surface and pulled back over itself. Removing tape at an angle will pull at the epidermis, increasing risk of mechanical trauma.
Application Techniques: Tubing Secural Tape over Used for short-term applications. • Carefully place tape over tubing, adhesive side down, without creating pressure under the tubing. • Press tape against tubing. Lift Used to reduce potential pressure under tubing. • Centre tape over tubing: encircle tubing with tape. • Where tape meets, pinch the two adhesive sides together. Secure remainder of tape to skin. Lift with platform Used when repeated taping is anticipated.
Bridge 1 2 3 4 Split with chevron 1 2 3 4 5 Used to prevent connections from separating. • Lay a tape strip under tubing on each side of connection, adhesive side up (fig. 1). • Place an additional, longer piece of tape, adhesive side up, across the tops of first strips (fig. 2). • Fold first strips in half over the tubing onto themselves (fig. 2). • Fold longer strip in half, enclosing both ends of the short strips (fig. 3). A two or three split is often used for NG tubing.
Application Techniques: Tubing Secural U or butterfly Used to secure “butterfly” needle/catheter. • Centre strip of tape under wings, adhesive side up (fig. 1). • Fold one end of tape at a right angle over first wing, towards the insertion site, and secure it to the skin (fig. 1). • Repeat process to secure second wing. • Place additional strips of tape to secure wings and tubing (fig. 2). • Place sterile 3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressing over IV insertion site (fig. 3).
Application Techniques: Dressing Secural Picture frame 1 3 2 5 4 • A platform of tape may be placed around wound before the dressing is applied (figs. 1-3). • Place dressing over wound. • Place tape strips over each dressing edge, applying onto platform, smoothing from centre out (figs. 4-5). Stripes Parallel strips of tape are placed across the dressing leaving open areas between the strips. Overlapping 1 2 Arrange tape strips so the edges will resist lift/rolling under shear force.
Reducing the Risk of Superficial Skin Damage Related to Adhesive Use Superficial skin damage can occur when adhesive products are used. Skin stripping and tension blisters are the most common problems associated with taping. Many of these injuries may be prevented by correct use including careful attention to skin preparation, choice of tape, and proper application and removal of tape. Less common types of skin damage are irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, folliculitis and maceration.
Problem Non-Allergic Contact Dermatitis Allergic Contact Dermatitis Cause To reduce the risk of injury A non-allergic contact dermatitis may result when chemical irritants such as tackifiers or some skin preparations are trapped between adhesive and skin. The affected area will correlate to the area of exposure and may appear reddened, swollen, blistered, or weeping.
Two Common Taping Concerns Tape doesn’t stick? Skin damage? The problem might be: The problem might be: Skin preparation • Moist or oily skin • Soap/moisturizer on skin • Prep solution containing surfactant or glycerin was not allowed to dry • Vigorous alcohol prep • Sensitivity to tackifier • Skin irritated/denuded before tape applied Application/ removal technique • Repeated touching of adhesive • Area under tape distended or moved • Tape not gently and firmly stroked after applying • Gaps left be
Surgical Tapes from 3M TM TM 3M Transpore Surgical Tape The transparent, easy-to-tear, perforated plastic tape for securing dressings or devices. TM TM 3M Micropore Surgical Tape The dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape. TM TM 3M Transpore White Surgical Tape The gentle, easy-to-tear, breathable tape for securing dressings or devices to damp or dry skin. TM TM 3M Durapore Surgical Tape The “silk-like” cloth tape with strong adhesion for securing dressings or devices.
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The superior performance of 3M™ Surgical Tapes is backed by a reputation of trust, dependability and quality, and supported by educational services, professional and technical support, and ongoing research. For more information, contact your 3M Skin Health representative or call the 3M Health Care Customer Helpline at 1 800 364-3577. These products can be ordered from your local distributor. 3 3M Canada Company P.O. Box 5757 London, ON N6A 4T1 Canada 3M Health Care 3M Centre, Building 275-4W-02 St.
