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Impact of adhesive surgical tape and wound dressings on the skin, with reference to skin stripping.

Abstract
Age- and disease-related factors can cause the skin to become susceptible to damage, particularly at dressing change. This review recommends ways of avoiding skin trauma when removing adhesive dressings and surgical tapes.
AuthorsK F Cutting
JournalJournal of wound care (J Wound Care) Vol. 17 Issue 4 Pg. 157-8, 160-2 (Apr 2008) ISSN: 0969-0700 [Print] England
PMID18494433 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
Topics
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aging (pathology)
  • Bandages (adverse effects, supply & distribution)
  • Causality
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Humans
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Patient Selection
  • Skin (injuries, pathology)
  • Skin Care (adverse effects, instrumentation, nursing)
  • Surgical Tape (adverse effects, supply & distribution)
  • Wound Healing

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