3 Types of Medical Tapes and Their Uses

 

Medical tapes are one of the most commonly used medical supplies in hospitals, clinics and at home. They come in handy during all sorts of situations, and are available in different variations catering to various types of application purposes.

While preparing a first aid kit, using a one-size-fits-all approach helps overburdening your kit with all types. However, for a larger kit or home use, different tapes come in handy to address a wider range of needs.

Choosing the medical tape that suits your needs best, will help you prepare for all kinds of emergencies. Listed below is a list of the various types of medical tapes and their uses that will help you prepare a well-stocked medical kit.

Medical Transpore Tape: In medical institutions and ambulances, this is the one that always runs out first, leaving a box full of useless, hard-to-tear tapes for the unlucky guy who gets there last.

When it comes to versatility, efficiency, and overall quality, few medical tapes outperform the Transpore Tape. It is the strongest adhesive tape that can be used on human skin. It is used for the following:

·         Securing gauze in place for cuts or burns

·         Preventing chafing on your feet, nipples, or the inside of your thighs

·         Securing a SAM splint

·         Butterfly stitch for closing cuts in order to prevent scarring

·         Numerous other non-medical use

 

Micropore Paper Tape: Micropore paper tape is gentle on the skin and is designed to be easily replaced on a daily basis. It is extremely affordable and hence one of the most commonly used paper tape in medical institutions. It is permeable to air and will aerate the skin underneath. However, micropore paper tape is not for every application. Its uses are:

·         Daily bandage changes

·         Taping sensitive skin

·         Labelling (dates, times, product information, etc.)

Waterproof Tape: Its waterproof qualities only work when it’s initially applied dry or to dry skin. If it's wet it will not stick, but after it dries out it will regain its stickiness. This medical tape works great in cases of blister prevention and chafing as it sticks surprisingly well to the human skin. Uses are listed below:

·         Securing gauze in place for cuts or burns

·         Preventing chafing or blisters on your hands, feet, nipples, or the inside of your thighs

·         Covering cuts or cracks in heavily used places like the spaces between fingers

·         Protecting sensitive skin

·         Underwater or while sweating

·         Daily bandage changes

Be it medipore tape or bandages, you can buy all your medical supplies from Smart Medical Buyer, a leading online distributor of medical equipment and supplies in India.

 

 

 

 

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