Durapore vs. Hy-Tape for securing endotracheal tubes during general anaesthesia: a prospective randomised controlled non-inferiority trial

Abstract

Adhesive tape is commonly used to secure the endotracheal tube (ETT) during general anaesthesia. Use of adhesive tape in healthcare is associated with the risk of medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI), defined as erythema and/or other manifestations of cutaneous abnormality that persist 30 minutes or more after removal of the adhesive [1]. MARSI can affect skin integrity, cause scar formation and pain, and increase the risk of infection [2]. In addition to mechanical injury, use of adhesive tape can produce irritant contact or allergic dermatitis-type MARSI. While the epidemiology of MARSI is not well understood, one study reported a mean daily MARSI prevalence rate of 13.0% among adult inpatients,