SECURING HYDROCOLLOID DRESSINGS
CHALLENGE
A research study was conducted to address the problem of treating pressure
sores. This randomized, controlled clinical study involved patients with
documented Stage II, III, and IV pressure sores. Patient groups received a
nursing care plan which included hydrocolloid dressings bordered by Hy-Tape®
for Stages II and III. In incontinent patients with sores on the sacrum,
hydrocolloids were completely covered with Hy-Tape®. Eighty patients were
studied.
Nurses using Hy-Tape®, The Original Pink Tape, in this study gave Hy-Tape® an
"excellent" rating for providing the following clinical benefits:
Zinc oxide based adhesive was soothing to delicate skin
preventing skin breakdown and skin irritation
Increased wearing time of dressing
Ease of application- stayed flat and smooth without curling
or wrinkling
Adhered firmly to skin and dressing
Conformed easily to body contours- shaped by gentle finger
pressure in all traditional "hard to fit" areas
Completely washable without compromising adhesion- mild soap
and water removed all soilage including feces and urine
Removed easily without irritating sensitive skin- left no
residue upon removal
Use Hy-Tape® to picture frame borders of a hydrocolloid dressing to be left
in place for up to seven days.
Hy-Tape® is removed after one week. Skin remains healthy with no irritation.
Compare untaped hydrocolloid dressing to a dressing taped with Hy-Tape®.
Notice rolled edges where tape detaches from wound area without Hy-Tape®.
When protection from urinary or fecal incontinence is essential, entire
dressing surface benefits from Hy- Tape. Soiled tape can be washed with soap
and water without compromising adhesion.
Where zinc oxide treated Hy-Tape® is used, surrounding skin remains healthy
and unaffected by incontinence. Marked healing of the coccyx pressure sore is
evident.
| WOUND TYPE |
SOLUTION |
COST WITHOUT
Hy-Tape® |
COST WITH
Hy-Tape® |
|
| PRESSURE SORE ON HIP |
Picture frame dressing with
Hy-Tape® |
(2 dressing changes per
week)
Hydrocolloid
wafer: $15.801
(4 in. x 4 in.)
Total cost $15.80 |
(1 dressing changes per
week)
Hydrocolloid
wafer: $7.90
Hy-Tape®:2
$.553
Total cost $8.45 |
COST
SAVINGS
$7.35 |
PRESSURE
SORE ON
SACRUM |
Cover entire
dressing with
Hy-Tape® to
protect dressing
and wound
from fecal or
urinary
contamination |
(7 dressing changes per
week)
Hydrocolloid
wafer: $55.30
(4 in. x 4 in.)
Total cost $55.30 |
(1 dressing changes per
week)
Hydrocolloid
wafer: $7.90
Hy-Tape®:2 $1.154
Total cost $9.05 |
COST
SAVINGS
$46.25 |
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|
Hydrocolloid
wafer: $183.96
(8 in. x 8 in.)
Total cost $183.96 |
Hydrocolloid
wafer: $26.28
Hy-Tape®:2 $2.405
Total cost $28.68 |
COST
SAVINGS
$155.28 |
1. Suggested retail price from Suburban Ostomy Supply Co. 1997 Catalog
2. Suggested retail price of $3.50 Hy-Tape® one inch roll
3. Approximately 27.5 inches of Hy-Tape® (may vary by patient)
4. Approximately 57.5 inches of Hy-Tape®
5. Approximately 120 inches of Hy-Tape®
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