Securing Devices / Delicate Skin
Stabilizing and securing are critical when dealing with tubes, lines and catheters. Hy-Tape adheres firmly to both skin and devices without damaging delicate skin. Hy-Tape can make a difference in patient care when used in the following applications:
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Hy-Tape is used to keep ET tubes, IVs and epidurals securely in place during surgery.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube>> Securing Epidural Catheter>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings
- Anesthesia
- Stability of devices during the administration of anesthesia is critical. Hy-Tape adheres firmly to both skin and devices, with flexible yet firm adhesion, and remains intact in the presence of moisture leaving little or no residue after removal.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube>> Securing Epidural Catheter>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings
- Critical Care
- Hy-Tape is ideal for securing NG tubes, ET tubes, IVs, PICC lines, and foley catheters during critical care settings that require securitization with skin-friendly qualities.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Comparison of Nasogastric Tube Securing Methods and Tube Types in Medical Intensive Care Patients>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings
- Emergency Department
- During emergency procedures, you want a tape you can depend on when it counts most. Hy-Tape doesn't require skin prep, applies and removes easily, and can be trusted to always perform.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube
- Enterostomal Therapy
- Caregivers securing gastrostomy feeding tubes rely on Hy-Tape to hold firmly in the presence of moisture and drainage, helping to reduce the risk of dermatitis and skin trauma.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Securing Gastrostomy Tube
- General Nursing
- Hy-Tape's ability to secure devices confidently without worry about moisture affecting adhesion during surgery and anesthesia promotes a higher level of patient care. It also removes easily, without irritation.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube>> Securing Epidural Catheter>> Comparison of Nasogastric Tube Securing Methods and Tube Types in Medical Intensive Care Patients
- Infusion Therapy
- Hy-Tape's ability to keep IVs and PICC lines in place, even on oily and hairy skin, makes it ideal for infusion therapy applications. Hy-Tape adheres firmly, is washable, and removes easily without irritation.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings
- Neonatal ICU
- Hy-Tape is perfect for the neonate's delicate skin. It flexes with respiration when securing tube and dressings, and removes easily without traumatizing the skin.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube in the Neonate>> Securing Gastrostomy Tube
- Obstetrics
- When securing epidural infusion lines and catheters, Hy-Tape conforms to body contours, resists rolling, adheres to wet, oily or hairy skin, and decreases friction even when applied to edematous tissue.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Securing Epidural Catheter
- Oncology
- In the OR and during infusion therapy or surgical care, cancer patients and caregivers must be confident while securing PICC lines, IVs, gastrostomy and other oncology related applications. Hy-Tape performs on wet, hairy or oily skin as it secures and soothes.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings>> Securing Gastrostomy Tube
- Pediatrics
- Infants and children have delicate skin that requires a tape with extra comfort features. Hy-Tape is ideal for securing devices during surgery, or post-op, and removes easily.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube in the Neonate>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings>> Comparison of Nasogastric Tube Securing Methods and Tube Types in Medical Intensive Care Patients
- Plastic Surgery
- For Plastic Surgery applications, Hy-Tape provides secure adhesion that flexes with the tissue as it keeps devices in place, and yet removes easily without trauma to delicate skin.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube
- Respiratory
- When securing ET tubes in both adults and children, especially neonates, you need a tape that adheres, secures and flexes with respiration. Hy-Tape isn't challenged by perspiration or respiratory secretions, so there's less frequent changing over the long term, yet Hy-Tape removes easily, without skin trauma.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube in the Neonate>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube
- Surgery Centers
- Hy-Tape firmly secures endotracheal tubes, epidurals and IVs while resisting moisture caused by secretions and drainage.
Relevant Case Studies
>> Stabilizing Endotracheal Tube>> Securing Epidural Catheter>> Securing IV Catheters, Tubings and Dressings