title: Comparison of tape products on skin integrity.
abstract: A two-group, nonconcurrent design was used in this comparative study to assess the incidence of skin breakdown accompanying Durapore silk tape and Medipore soft cloth tape (both manufactured by 3M Health Care). A significantly higher number of skin tears were found with silk tape use (mean 2 = 7.69, p < 0.01). This type of skin damage caused patient discomfort and incurred additional treatment costs. Soft cloth tape is recommended to decrease skin tears in surgical patients.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Reilly
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives