A Randomized and Controlled Comparison of Gentleness of 2 Medical Adhesive Tapes in Healthy Human Subjects

Grove, Gary L.; Zerweck, Charles; Houser, Timothy; Smith, Graham; Koski, Nancy I.

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“…Silicone tape is better than paper tape as it prevents the epidermal injury caused by repeated taping 16 . Moreover, silicone tape keeps the scar surface moist.…”

Section: Prevention Of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scarsmentioning

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Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars Can Now Be Cured Completely: Recent Progress in Our Understanding of the Pathogenesis of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars and the Most Promising Current Therapeutic Strategy

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Keloids and hypertrophic scars are fibroproliferative disorders of the skin that are caused by abnormal healing of injured or irritated skin. It is possible that they are both manifestations of the same fibroproliferative skin disorder and just differ in terms of the intensity and duration of inflammation. These features may in turn be influenced by genetic, systemic, and local risk factors. Genetic factors may include single nucleotide polymorphisms, while systemic factors may include hypertension, pregnancy, hormones, and cytokines. The most important local factor is tension on the scar. Over the past 10 years, our understanding of the pathogenesis of keloids and hypertrophic scars has improved markedly. As a result, these previously intractable scars are now regarded as being treatable. There are many therapeutic options, including surgery, radiation, corticosteroids, 5-fluorouracil, cryotherapy, laser therapy, antiallergy agents, anti-inflammatory agents, bleaching creams and make-up therapies. However, at present, we believe that the following combination of three therapies most reliably achieves a complete cure: surgery, followed by radiation and the use of steroid tape/plaster. (J Nippon Med Sch 2016; 83: 46 53)

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“…Silicone tape is better than paper tape as it prevents the epidermal injury caused by repeated taping 16 . Moreover, silicone tape keeps the scar surface moist.…”

Section: Prevention Of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scarsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars Can Now Be Cured Completely: Recent Progress in Our Understanding of the Pathogenesis of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars and the Most Promising Current Therapeutic Strategy

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“…13 For example, rigid tape backing can lead to injury if there is skin movement due to edema or joint movement. 14,15 Trapping of moisture beneath an occlusive tape may result in maceration and irritation, which renders the skin more vulnerable to mechanical trauma. Types of MARSI are described in Figure 2.…”

Section: Medical Adhesiveyrelated Skin Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…1,15,46,47,49 Silicone adhesives have lower surface tension than traditional adhesives, which allows them to conform to the skin's natural contours and to rapidly create a secure bond. 48 In contrast to conventional adhesives, which gradually increase contact with the skin surface and therefore increase adhesion over time, silicone adhesives contact the entire skin surface quickly and the adhesion then remains constant over time.…”

Section: Prevention Of Medical Adhesiveyrelated Skin Injuriesmentioning

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“…Nevertheless, evidence supporting clinical applications of these principles is lacking and additional research is needed to more clearly define application of adhesive devices along or in parallel to the direction of Langer's lines. 15. Consider application of a skin barrier prior to applying an adhesive product.…”

Section: Consider the Role Of Skin Tension (Langer's Lines)mentioning

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Medical Adhesives and Patient Safety

McNichol

Lund

Rosén

et al. 2013

Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association

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Skin injury related to medical adhesive usage is a prevalent but underrecognized complication that occurs across all care settings and among all age groups. If proper technique for application and/or removal of adhesive products is not used, tissue trauma can occur, impacting patient safety and quality of life and increasing healthcare costs. Little guidance exists in the literature regarding appropriate selection and proper use of adhesive products to minimize medical adhesiveYrelated skin injury, as well as best practices for skin care preventive strategies, application and removal techniques, and assessment and treatment of such injuries. In an effort to define best practices for prevention of such injury, a consensus panel of 23 recognized key opinion leaders convened to establish consensus statements on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of medical adhesiveYrelated skin injury. The consensus summit was held in December 2012 and was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from 3M. This document details the consensus definitions and statements and identifies research priorities for development of new adhesive technologies and protocols for skin protection.

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“…Newer silicone based adhesives being softer have a lower surface tension to fill in gaps quickly to maintain a constant level of adherence [16, 17]. Silicone tapes have been studied on the forearms of healthy volunteers [18–21] and healthy children [22] and on venous ulcers [23] and shown to be gentler on skin in comparison to traditional adhesives including acrylic adhesive.…”

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Comparison of Medical Adhesive Tapes in Patients at Risk of Facial Skin Trauma under Anesthesia

Zeng

Lie

Chong

2016

Anesthesiology Research and Practice

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Introduction. Adhesive tapes are used for taping eyelids closed and securing endotracheal tubes during general anesthesia. These tapes can cause facial skin injury. We compared the incidence of facial skin injury and patient satisfaction with different tapes used. Methods. A total of 60 adult patients at risk of skin trauma were randomized to use 3M™ Kind Removal Silicone Tape or standard acrylate tapes: 3M Durapore (endotracheal tube) and Medipore (eyelids). Patients were blinded to tape used. Postoperatively, a blinded recovery nurse assessed erythema, edema, and denudation of skin. Anesthesiologist in charge also assessed skin injury. On postoperative day 1, patients rated satisfaction with the condition of their skin over the eyelids and face on a 5-point Likert scale. Results. More patients had denudation of skin with standard tapes, 4 (13.3%) versus 0 with silicone tape (p = 0.026) and in anesthesiologist-evaluated skin injury 11 (37%) with standard versus 1 (3%) with silicone (p = 0.002). No significant differences were found in erythema and edema. Patient satisfaction score was higher with silicone tape: over eyelids: mean 3.83 (standard) versus 4.53 (silicone), Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.001; over face: mean 3.87 (standard) versus 4.57 (silicone) (p < 0.001). Conclusion. Silicone tape use had less skin injury and greater patient satisfaction than standard acrylate tapes.

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A Randomized and Controlled Comparison of Gentleness of 2 Medical Adhesive Tapes in Healthy Human Subjects

Cited by 34 publications

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Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars Can Now Be Cured Completely: Recent Progress in Our Understanding of the Pathogenesis of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars and the Most Promising Current Therapeutic Strategy

Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars Can Now Be Cured Completely: Recent Progress in Our Understanding of the Pathogenesis of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars and the Most Promising Current Therapeutic Strategy

Medical Adhesives and Patient Safety

Comparison of Medical Adhesive Tapes in Patients at Risk of Facial Skin Trauma under Anesthesia

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