What is medical tape: Definition and 1 Discussions
Surgical tape or medical tape is a type of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape used in medicine and first aid to hold a bandage or other dressing onto a wound. These tapes usually have a hypoallergenic adhesive which is designed to hold firmly onto skin, dressing materials, and underlying layers of tape, but to remove easily without damaging the skin. They allow air to reach the skin ("breathable"). Some breathable tapes such as kinesiology tape, and other elastic bandages with adhesive are made of cotton. Surgical tape is often white because it contains zinc oxide, which is added to help prevent infections. Tapes made of porous material, such as 3M Micropore, are widely used.
I got blood drawn at my first prenatal appointment at 8 weeks. The nurse who drew my blood wrapped the medical tape tightly all the way around my arm and I didn’t take it off until the next day even though it made moving my arm uncomfortable. When I took it off, there was a deep imprint and red...