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Tips & Tricks - Transparent Films Tips submitted by readers
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Tips &
Tricks |
| How to remove a
transparent film properly |
Remove transparent films by using the taffy-pull method. Lift
up a small corner of the film and pull it horizontally to the
skin. Repeat with the other 3 corners until it is off. I have
also used body lotion to help remove all sorts of tapes, films
and VAC drapes. Pull up one edge and apply lotion to the base
of the tape. Keep applying lotion as you are removing the
tape. Leaves the skin nice, but may need to wash the skin with
soap and water as new tape, film, etc. may not stick to the
lotioned skin. Cheryl R. RN, BSN, CWCN ---
For Adhesive Removal:
I have found that "Skin Prep" works best for removing tape
adhesive with little to no effort and no discomfort to the
patient.
Sheri Stone
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Rubbing alcohol removes transparent dressings, just rub it
over the top of the dressing and it pulls off easily.
Roxann |
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Always use a skin prep on the area of the skin where an
adhesive is going to be placed. This includes all contact film
with a wound VAC , any tapes , clear dressings, etc. The skin
prep forms a layer between the skin and the adhesive and there
is no pain/ discomfort when removed.
I also have found that if a person is "allergic" to
adhesive......especially the silk tape adhesive, if I use the
skin prep thoroughly , there are no problems encountered by
the patient with the use of silk tape.
Frances J. Jessup, RN, BSN |
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