In healthcare, medical tapes are indispensable, providing essential support across several facets of patient care. They play a pivotal role beyond just securing wound dressings and stabilising medical devices, extending to protecting skin integrity and contributing to overall better patient outcomes.

Selecting the right medical tape is particularly important for patients with fragile skin. Whether due to age, medical procedures, or underlying medical conditions, fragile skin requires delicate handling from healthcare professionals to prevent skin irritation, minimize discomfort, and promote optimal healing.

When to Use Sensitive Medical Tapes

• Post-operative care: Patients recovering from surgery often have delicate skin that requires both gentle and secure wound dressing to protect the surgical site and aid in healing. Medical tapes ensure that dressings remain in place securely without causing further irritation or discomfort to the patient’s sensitive skin.
• Elderly care: The thin and fragile skin of elderly individuals makes them prone to skin tears and irritation. Hence, they require medical tapes designed specifically for fragile skin to keep dressings intact while minimizing the risk of skin damage.
• Pediatric care: Infants and babies have incredibly delicate and sensitive skin, making hypoallergenic medical tape essential to ensure comfort and prevent irritation.

Introducing our gentle medical tapes

Sentry Medical offers a range of tapes to suit patient needs, ensuring optimal care and comfort in various healthcare settings. These include:

1. Bodichek Transparent Tape

Our brand new Bodichek Transparent Tape offers versatile usage for securing dressings, tubes, and medical devices, while providing patients with comfort and ease of movement. Its see-through design enables easy monitoring of the skin or wound condition without removing the tape.

With water resistant properties, it remains effective in moist environments, reducing infection risk and minimising irritation for patients with sensitive skin.

2. Sentry Paper Tape

Sentry Paper Tape is a non-woven paper tape designed for surgical applications. The tape is gentle on the skin whilst providing adequate adhesion to wound dressings. It is porous to let skin breathe and promote healing post-operatively.

3. Sofsicure Silicone Fixation Tape

Designed for gentle and water-resistant fixation, Sofsicure Silicone Fixation Tape conforms to the skin’s contours while maintaining adhesion integrity. Its versatility makes it suitable for various dressings and devices.

The choice of medical tapes is a critical aspect of patient care, with the patient’s comfort and specific needs at the forefront. No two patients are the same – healthcare professionals must consider factors such as skin sensitivity, wound type and location, and patient allergies when selecting the right medical tape.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. It is not a substitute for, nor should it be used in place of, professional medical advice and services provided by qualified healthcare professionals. Sentry Medical strongly advises you to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using any Sentry Medical healthcare product(s).