Can this be used to secure a gauze pad to the skin or is it meant to be used directly on skin only?
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I have secured gauze to my satisfaction, but be aware that the tape is waterproof and does not breath like most tapes do. But it is a very flexible and soft tape so it would be great for joints. This tape does not leave a sticky residue like some do after several days.
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I did not use it with a gauze pad. I do not see why it could not be used that way. It is a good tape.
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I would never use tape alone. Gauze pad allows a medical dressing and tape will hold it on.
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I don't see why not. The shape of the pad might make for awkward placement on the front of the shoulder but it could work. I am using it between my shoulder blade and spine.
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I use it for a gel pad on the bottom or my foot. I put the Skintac on the bottom or my foot in the morning, let it dry a couple of minutes and then apply the gel pad. It keeps it securely in place all day. I have to peel it off at night. After two months I am very happy.
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Dear Sonia, I guess no one has told you, but the pad is only meant to lay on. I have one and I put it under my body when I'm in bed, whatever part I want to stop hurting and it works very well for me. there are other types meant to stay on parts of the body like the elbow, ankle, knee or the neck. You can put the pad in your bed or chair with the foam side down, try that. BUUUUT,if you jes wanna git creative you can sew it into a T shirt and wear all the time jes make sure the mags face you. Or now that I'm thinkin' abt it, for my shoulder sometimes I'd jes get some decently strong mags and put them on a strip of the clear medical tape n tape it to cover the area of concern but only for like two days per time, that works too.
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I am sorry but I didn't actually open them, but added them to our survival kits. In a gunshot trauma course I recently took, I learned that the quickclot 'guaze' is the newest thing and saw a video on how to use it. The guaze is actually designed to be packed inside the wound and removed in the ER. Sorry I couldn't have a better answer, but the gauze is actually what you want.
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A product you use on your skin only, generally has different guidelines than a food. I wouldn't use it in any way that would interact with something you might ingest. I'm sure it's fine for the purpose for which it's intended
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I used the universal pad for my son's knee surgery. It comes with velcro so you can tighten it up how you want it.
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I agree that you should check with your doctor, but it is designed to cover wounds and allow them to heal. In my case, the wound was not appropriate for direct use, but my skin was so sensitive to tape that we used this product as the vehicle to adhere dressing tape to so that my skin only had to deal with the removal of this product every 5-7 days instead of tape 3 times a day. This product was recommended to my nurse by my surgeon.
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Lisa - I wouldn't use this tape because it doesn't have very much adhesive. It's a fine tape with which to adhere gauze to the skin. Easy on the skin. There's no way I can envision this providing an air seal. Why don't you simply use a jaw strap?
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it's will be open on the end. We used it to help hold 4 x 4 bandages on to the leg by pulling it on like a sock. Diabetics have skin issues where tape causes skin breakdowns. I would order the smallest size for a toe.
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This dressing is used for Iv sites. It is waterproof on the outside however if you are sweating underneath the bandage it will be wet underneath the bandage.
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No the gauze does not extend to the edge. There is adhesive on the edge of the gauze.
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Based on the fact that it is in a petroleum form on sterile gauze in a sealed pouch, I wouldn't think so. This product is included in a lot of first aid kits, and essential to most medical tech kits. While I wouldn't buy more than I would ever anticipate being able to use, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase extra if there was a fantastic sale. However, based on the size of your wound/need, I would likely buy smaller sized pads for ordinary use. Once the pouch is opened, it is exposed to air/germs and shouldn't be used from one dressing to the next if exposed to the elements.
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I use a surgical tape called Hy Tape-the pink tape. It seals the bandage totally, and is excellent for multiple day use.
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I personally prefer to hold it over the skin. Theoretically this is what the holder is for.
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My pad is 8" x 12" with single velcro strap on one "short" end that allows me to wrap the pad around a body part and fasten the pad to itself. Strap is not removable, but is elastic, so it can be wrapped a number of ways. Note that the picture shows the two-strap version.
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I am sorry for the delay in answering. This stuff works but I have a hard time keeping something wrapped around my arms and thighs for it to work. Everything seems to slip off. I use it on my stomach with a wrap and that is great.