Tape and fixation
Surgical tape holds the dressing in place, wound closure strips hold the wound edges together, and wide fixation tapes cover areas that no ordinary roll of tape can.
Surgical tape in widths from 1.25 cm to 20 cm: porous, waterproof and silk tape from Leukoplast, Micropore and Scanpor, wound closure strips from 3M and Vitri, zinc oxide tape, kinesiology tape and ten-metre Vitri fixation tape.
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What are wound closure strips and when are they used?
Wound closure strips are narrow, reinforced strips placed across a wound to hold the edges against each other while it heals. They are used for smaller, straight wounds without tension in the skin. With deep wounds, gaping edges or heavy bleeding, a healthcare professional should assess whether wound closure strips are enough.
Which tape suits skin that is taped often?
Silk tape such as Leukosilk and paper tape such as Leukopor, Micropore and Scanpor come off more gently and cause less wear on the skin surface with frequent changes. Textile and waterproof tape hold better but stick harder, which you only notice when the dressing has to come off and the skin is already irritated.
When is wide fixation tape needed?
When the dressing is larger than a narrow roll can reasonably cover — a wide absorbent dressing on the thigh or back, or an area that needs to be kept covered without joins. Vitri fixation tape comes up to 20 cm wide and is cut to the desired length from the roll.
Is surgical tape with a holder worth it?
The holder has a built-in tear-off edge, so the roll can be used with one hand and the end does not disappear back onto the roll. In a vehicle or at a station where tape is used often, the difference is noticeable. Refill rolls are available for Scanpor.