Tapes are adhesive- or silicone-backed paper, cloth, latex, foam, mesh, or other materials used to secure wound dressings or other devices. May be occlusive or breathable, water-resistant, or impregnated with an ingredient to help protect skin. Available in rolls of various widths or pre-cut strips.
Medical tapes are adhesive-backed paper, cloth, latex, foam, mesh, or other materials used to secure wound dressings or other devices.
Medical tapes are indicated for fixation of devices and dressings.
Tape is covered when needed to hold on a wound cover, elastic roll gauze or non-elastic roll gauze. Additional tape is usually not required when a wound cover with an adhesive border is used. The medical necessity for tape in these situations must be documented. Tape change is determined by the frequency of change of the wound cover. Quantities of tape submitted must reasonably reflect the size of the wound cover being secured. Usual use for wound covers measuring 16 square inches or less is up to 2 units per dressing change; for wound covers measuring 16 to 48 square inches, up to 3 units per dressing change; for wound covers measuring greater than 48 square inches, up to 4 units per dressing change.