Demonstrate how to decrease risk of skin damage by using proper techniques to apply and remove medical adhesive products.
Proper skin prep is essential in using medical adhesive products. Applying tape over preps or chemical that were not allowed to dry can irritate the skin. Apply tape in a clean, dry skin without tension to prevent blister. Breathability of the tape is also important especially for longer-term use on sensitive skin to prevent skin maceration. Overlapping layers of tape can affect breathability. In removing the tape, it is better to do it low and slow to prevent pulling the skin. To prevent skin problems such as blister and maceration, knowledge about choosing the right tape to use is
Proper skin prep is essential in using medical adhesive products. Applying tape over preps or chemical that were not allowed to dry can irritate the skin. Apply tape in a clean, dry skin without tension to prevent blister. Breathability of the tape is also important especially for longer-term use on sensitive skin to prevent skin maceration. Overlapping layers of tape can affect breathability. In removing the tape, it is better to do it low and slow to prevent pulling the skin. To prevent skin problems such as blister and maceration, knowledge about choosing the right tape to use is