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Cloth Tape
After an injury or surgery, cloth tape is often applied to protect the skin from infection. This versatile tape has a variety of uses and typically stretches to assist patients with normal movement while accommodating any swelling they may encounter. Some cloth tape is perforated while other styles may need to be cut with scissors to the needed length. Whether it's sports injuries, wounds, post-surgery stitches, or you just need to add it to your first aid kit, CVS has a wide variety of cloth tape available.
Cloth Tape Tips
Here are a few helpful tips if you need to use cloth tape for yourself or a loved one:
If the cloth tape starts to come loose, remove it completely and re-wrap or replace it with new tape.
You typically shouldn't leave cloth tape on a wound for more than a full day. Always change it each morning or evening to ensure hygienic use.
If you've been dressed with cloth tape after surgery, do not remove it without the permission or attention of your physician or surgeon.
Do not take a shower or bath with cloth tape on.
Always dispose of old or used cloth tape in a safe manner and keep used tape away from pets and children.
If you notice any signs of infection on a wound or if an injury's swelling is not going down, seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
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What Is Cloth Tape Used For?
Cloth tape can be used for several medical applications. It should be lightweight and breathable with some stretching so that it allows the wound or injury underneath to heal properly. You can find this special tape in hospitals and clinics, school nurse's offices, gyms, and in most first aid kits. It can be used to secure dressings to patients after surgery to keep their skin protected. It may also be used as dressing for ostomy pouches, catheters, or to hold any type of gauze dressing underneath it securely in place. You've probably seen some form of cloth tape, also known as sports tape, wrapped around an athlete's foot or ankle after they've been injured.
How To Apply Cloth Tape
Before you apply or wrap an extremity with cloth tape, make sure the skin underneath is clean and dry. Add an antibacterial ointment when necessary, and if recommended by your health care provider. The exact method to keep the tape in place will vary depending on the manufacturer, but many brands are self-adhesive. Just press gently from the center, moving your fingers toward the outer edges of the tape to ensure it adheres correctly. Do not wrap the tape too tightly and never cover wounds using too much pressure. Make sure the adhesive portion of the tape does not come into direct contact with cuts, stitches, or any kind of open wounds.