3M Transpore Surgical Tape

Transpore Clear Tape Application Instructions

• Make sure your skin is clean and dry. Don't pull the tape too tight when applying it.
• If there's hair on your skin, you can use clippers to remove it if needed.
• If your skin is at risk, you can use 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film to protect it. Once it's completely dry, you can put the tape on top of it.
• Don't wrap the tape all the way around a limb (like an arm or leg).
• If you think the area might swell, use tape that can stretch or a self-adherent wrap to secure the dressing or tubing.

When using Transpore Tape by 3M for general taping

• Apply the tape gently, without pulling or stretching it. Press it down firmly but gently to make it stick well.
• Make sure the tape goes at least half an inch past the dressing.
• Don't stretch or yank the tape. If swelling happens, loosen it and reapply or use new tape to release the pressure.

When compression is needed

• First, apply a section of tape without pulling it tight onto the skin beside the dressing and press it down gently.
• With one hand, hold the tape on one side of the dressing while gently stretching the next section of tape over the dressing.
• Secure the tape on the other side of the dressing.
• Press the rest of the tape onto the skin without pulling it tight. The pressure should come from the layers of the dressing, not from the tape being too tight. If your skin starts to bulge or blister under the tape, you should relieve the pressure as soon as possible.

When distention is anticipated

• Foam tapes generally stretch in all directions; however, non-woven soft cloth tapes, such as 3M Medipore Soft Cloth Tape, and 3M Medipore H Soft Cloth Tape have more stretch in the cross-direction and on the bias.
• The direction of the stretch should be considered when securing a dressing or tubing to an area that is at high risk for distention, edema, hematoma formation, or movement.
• Anecdotally, applying soft cloth tape parallel to the incision appears to be associated with fewer skin tension injuries than taping perpendicular to the incision.

How to remove Transpore Surgical Tape by 3M?

Proper tape removal is critical in reducing the occurrence of skin trauma.

• First, gently lift the edges of the tape. If it's hard to do, you can stick a small piece of tape on a corner to start lifting it.
• Hold your skin steady with one finger. Then, slowly peel off the tape in the direction your hair grows, and keep it close to your skin. Don't pull it at an angle because that can hurt your skin.
• As you take off the tape, make sure to support the skin that's now exposed.

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