Application Of Adhesive Tape Research Articles

Comparison of Satisfaction Levels between Conventional and Silicone-Adhesive Polyurethane Foam Materials in Patients with Skin Wounds

Background: Polyurethane (PU) foam dressing materials have been widely used in commercial wound dressing applications. However, the repeated application of adhesive tapes to keep the foam dressings in place can result in minor injuries to the peri-wound skin. Silicone-adhesive PU foam dressing materials have been developed to prevent such injuries. In this study, the satisfaction levels between conventional and silicone-adhesive PU foams were assessed through a survey of patients and physicians.Methods: A survey study of 140 patients with skin wounds was conducted in a single institution between July 2019 and May 2020. The patients were first treated with either conventional PU foam or silicone-adhesive PU foam, after which they were asked to record their levels of pain, adhesiveness, waterproofness, and satisfaction. At the next visit, dressings of the other material were applied to their wounds, and the same assessment process was repeated at the next dressing change.Results: The silicone-adhesive PU foam dressings demonstrably reduced the levels of dressing-related trauma and pain, compared to that of patients treated with conventional PU foam dressings. The silicone-adhesive PU foam dressings were also associated with substantially higher scores of satisfaction and waterproofness. In comparison, the mean adhesiveness score was superior in the group treated with conventional PU foam dressings, compared to that of the group treated with silicone-adhesive PU foam dressings.Conclusion: Silicone-adhesive PU foam contributed to minimizing pain during dressing change and increasing patient’s comfort. As a result, patients preferred dressing with silicone-adhesive PU foam over conventional PU foam.

Impact of Experimental Protocols on the Flexural Strength Testing of Lithium Disilicate-Based Dental Glass-Ceramics

The transition of dental ceramics and glass-ceramics (for fixed all-ceramics and metal-ceramics restorations and prostheses) from laboratory to clinic requires the materials to pass through a series of tests following the protocols and requirements discussed in the standard ISO 6872:2015. However, the literature reveals that the researchers in the dental ceramics community usually do not adhere to the ISO standard’s specifications when measuring their materials’ flexural strength, assuming that these deviations from the protocols exhibit minimal or no impact on the materials’ strength. Therefore, the present study aims to fill that gap by elucidating the impact of the following experimental protocols – (i) polishing, (ii) edge chamfering and (iii) adhesive tape on the non-tensile side – on three-point flexural strength of lithium disilicate based glass-ceramics. The result reveals that polishing increases flexural strength and tends to introduce edge or corner flaws in the specimen. Though edge chamfering of specimens did not help remove the edge defects in our study, it leads to a tighter flaw distribution, increasing the reliability of the flexural strength results. The application of adhesive tape (on the compressive side) exhibits an insignificant impact on the glass-ceramic specimens’ flexural strength. Accordingly, revisions have been suggested in the ISO 6872 standard.

Evaluation of some physical performance properties of ultrasonic seaming, conventional seaming and sealing adhesive tape on waterproof polyester knitted fabrics with polyurethane

Ultrasonic seaming has become an important issue in recent years due to its various features. In this study, waterproof polyester knitted fabrics with polyurethane coating were used and the bursting strength, bending property and water permeability property of ultrasonic seaming were examined by changing various parameters. Besides, the ultrasonic seaming method was compared to conventional seaming and adhesive tape application. It is observed that there were high water permeability values generally in ultrasonic seaming and also fabrics with no water penetration were seen in this method, although, in some ultrasonic seaming parameters, values are lower than adhesive tape sealed ones. On the other hand, the bursting strength values of the ultrasonically sewn fabrics are found to be comparable to conventional seam and sealing adhesive tape when the optimum seaming parameters are determined. Also, it can be said that for the bending property according to increasing bending length values in this method compared with the others, ultrasonic seaming may find more usage areas where fabric stiffness is more advantageous. It has been observed that it is important to determine the fabric and ultrasonic sewing parameters according to the required performance property.

Short-Term Changes in Chronic Neck Pain After the Use of Elastic Adhesive Tape

ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to examine the short-term changes of elastic adhesive tape application on pain intensity and the range of motion (ROM), cervical region proprioception sense, and cervical flexor endurance of patients with chronic neck pain. MethodsThirty-four patients (male: 26, female: 8) between ages 20 and 55 with chronic neck pain having the complaints for at least 6 months were included in the study. Demographic information, pain intensity, cervical ROM, cervical flexor endurance, and cervical proprioception sense of the patients were evaluated. Results were examined 2 times. The first evaluation was conducted prior to elastic adhesive tape application and the second one was conducted 24 hours after the procedure. ResultsThe mean age of the patients was 39.56 ± 17.09 years, average height was 165.65 ± 9.83 cm, average weight was 71.44 ± 15.79 kg, and average body mass index was 26.24 ± 6.62. A statistically significant difference was found between the measurement results of pain intensity, ROM of the joint in flexion, extension, right and left rotation, and cervical flexor endurance before and 24 hours after the application of elastic adhesive tape (P < .05). When the proprioception sense was examined, there was a significant difference between the results before elastic adhesive tape application and 24 hours after the same application in deviation angles except for right rotation (P < .05). ConclusionThe results of this study revealed short-term changes following the use of elastic adhesive tape on cervical flexor endurance, pain, and cervical proprioception sense for patients with chronic pain.

Medical adhesive-related skin injuries in the neonatology department of a teaching hospital.

Medical adhesives are used to affix components to the skin. They are part of procedures performed by medical specialties because of their participation as constituents of different products, such as tapes, dressings, and electrodes. This study aims to assess the prevalence of, and factors associated with, the development of medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSIs) in patients treated with medical tapes in the neonatology department of a large teaching hospital in Brazil. Cohort study. All premature newborns (gestational age from 28 to <37 weeks) admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit of a teaching hospital, from March to August 2019, were followed up. Neonate skin condition was assessed based on the Neonatal Skin Condition Scale (NSCS). Data analyses were conducted in R software. In total, 46 premature newborns were included in the study; 552 evaluations were performed-mean of 11.7 per patient. Most neonates (n=41; 89.1%) used adhesive tapes, either paper tape (n=37; 80.4%) or transparent film dressing (n=34; 73.9%). Newborns' face and head were the most affected body regions (n=125; 50.2%). Eight patients had MARSIs (19.5% of patients who used tape). NSCS scores (P value <.001) and the adopted warming system (P value=.01302) were associated with the occurrence of MARSIs. Incubators seem to be a protective factor for MARSI (OR=0.048; IC95%=0.0008-0.75; P value=.013). Adhesive tapes in premature newborns should be considered a risk factor for injuries. Although NSCS showed mild-to-moderate impairment and lesion severity was low, this event is relatively frequent in neonatal units. Awareness of the risk associated with adhesive tape application and removal in newborns allow health services to better address the problem by enforcing good practices, elaborating better protocols, qualifying the health care professionals, and potentially selecting softer tapes for neonates.

The effect of Tegaderm™ versus EyeGard® on eyelid erythema during general anesthesia: a randomized-controlled trial.

Application of adhesive tape to the eyelids during general anesthesia decreases the risk of corneal abrasion but may increase the risk of eyelid injury. The aim of this study was to determine if there is a difference in eyelid erythema when covering the eyelid with either Tegaderm™ or an EyeGard®. We conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blind, split-face study of patients undergoing general anesthesia at an urban tertiary care academic medical centre. Each patient was randomized to having one eyelid covered with Tegaderm and the other with EyeGard. Photographs were taken prior to extubation and evaluated by three dermatologists. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative eyelid erythema. Secondary outcomes included the incidence of corneal abrasion and patient satisfaction. A total of 151 patients were included in our final analysis. Erythema was present on 117 (77%) eyelids covered with Tegaderm and 105 (70%) eyelids covered with EyeGard (% difference, 8; 95% confidence interval, 2 to 14; P = 0.03). No corneal abrasions were reported. The median [interquartile range] patient satisfaction score with eyelid condition was similar with Tegaderm vs EyeGard (5 [5-5] vs 5 [5-5], respectively; P = 0.84). We found a small increase in postoperative eyelid erythema when using Tegaderm compared with EyeGard. While EyeGard could decrease the risk of eyelid erythema, this should be balanced against other potential benefits of Tegaderm such as protection from fluids leaking onto the cornea. www.ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03549429); registered 8 June, 2018.

The potential value of kinesio taping for the management of nonspecific low back pain

Abstract Background: Kinesio Taping (KT) is a widely used treatment method in the clinical practice that is also largely applied as a therapy for lumbar pain. The method was invented in 1970 by Kenzo Kase et al. and is represented by the application of adhesive tapes on the skin, that are very thin and with elasticity similar to the skin. Although it is frequently used, the efficacy of kinesio taping is still to be proven, and the mechanism it is based upon still remains unclear. Lumbar pain is a very important health issue worldwide; it is pain in the lumbar-sacral region, at the L4-L5 level. Chronic lumbar pain has a high prevalence across the world, affecting especially patients that are over 45 and being associated with high medical and social costs. The aim of this paper is to present a systematic literature analysis regarding the effects of kinesio taping on lumbar pain and on the degree of disability it can lead to. Materials and methods: The research is based on the analysis of relevant scientific studies on the effects of kinesio taping on lumbar pain published in different data basis such as NCBI, PubMed, Crossref, Cochrane Library, Scope Med, Net Journals, and Research Gate between 2012 and 2017. Results: 30 articles were included in the study out of the total number on the topic, articles that correspond with the aim of the study and that present the most recent advancements in the field. Conclusions: KT generally has effects that are similar with those of traditional treatment methods for lower back pain and for the disabilities it can produce, but results appear much faster; moreover, the efficacy is higher when KT is associated with traditional treatment options.

Effect of Silane-Treated Mineral Fillers on Corrosion, Wettability, and Adhesion of Saturated Polyester Coated on Carbon Steel

Saturated polyester (PE) resin was modified with 0.5 and 1.0% (v/v) of epoxysilane-treated (aluminosilicate, muscovite, nepheline syenite, and wollastonite) and alkoxysilane-treated (aluminosilicate) mineral fillers before coating to carbon steel. The corrosion behavior of specimens was studied using potentiodynamic polarization method. Wetting behavior and adhesion of specimens were evaluated by static contact angle and cross-cut tape tests, respectively. The addition of silane-treated mineral fillers dramatically improved the corrosion resistance of saturated PE, with epoxysilane-treated wollastonite and alkoxysilane-treated aluminosilicate at 0.5% concentration significantly lowering the corrosion tendency and rate in 2 M HCl solution. Meanwhile, only epoxysilane-treated nepheline syenite significantly increased the water contact angle of saturated PE. The adhesion of saturated PE to carbons steel was increased after addition of fillers at 0.5%, with epoxysilane-treated wollastonite and alkoxysilane-treated aluminosilicate giving the lowest percent area removed after application of adhesive tape. Epoxysilane-treated wollastonite and alkoxysilane-treated aluminosilicate at 0.5% were found most suitable as fillers for saturated PE coating.

Corrosion, Wettability, and Adhesion of Acrylic Coatings Containing Silane-Treated Mineral Fillers on Carbon Steel

Acrylic coatings were modified by adding 0.5 and 1.0% (v/v) of epoxysilane-treated (aluminosilicate, muscovite, nepheline syenite, and wollastonite) and alkoxysilane-treated (aluminosilicate) mineral fillers. Corrosion behavior of coated carbon steel specimens was studied using polarization method. Wetting behavior and adhesion of specimens were evaluated by static contact angle and cross-cut tape test. Addition of silane-treated mineral fillers dramatically improved the corrosion resistance of acrylic coating, with composite coating filled with alkoxysilane-treated aluminosilicate at 0.5% concentration showing significantly low corrosion tendency and rate in 2 M HCl solution. Contact angle also increased with the addition of fillers, with composite coating containing alkoxysilane-treated aluminosilicate at 0.5% yielding the highest mean value. Adhesion of acrylic coatings was enhanced after addition of fillers at 0.5%, with composite coatings filled with wollastonite and alkoxysilane-treated aluminosilicate giving the lowest percent area removed after application of adhesive tape. Alkoxysilane-treated aluminosilicate was found consistent in improving the anti-corrosion characteristics, water resistance, and adhesion to carbon steel of acrylic coatings.

Assessing Skin Cancer Using Epidermal Genetic Information Retrieved by Adhesive Patch Skin Surface Sampling.

The detection of melanoma can be challenging. Many patients have clinically equivocal lesions in cosmetically sensitive areas or have multiple suspicious lesions. Epidermal genetic information retrieval is a noninvasive diagnostic method involving the application of adhesive tape onto the skin's surface to recover genomic material from the epidermis. This genomic material can then be used in assays to determine gene expression profiles. Studies have shown the potential of this technology to aid clinicians in differentiating between melanomas and nevi. Although this technology is not meant to replace a biopsy, it can help guide the decision whether to biopsy.

Saksenaea erythrospora, an emerging mucoralean fungus causing severe necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections – a study from a tertiary care hospital in north India

Background: Saksenaea erythrospora is an emerging and recently described pathogenic fungus mainly causing invasive cutaneous infections. Globally, very few human cases, caused by S. erythrospora, have been reported. In India, among the genus Saksenaea, S. vasiformis was the only reported pathogenic species, until recently when a case of fungal rhinosinusitis was reported to be caused by S. erythrospora. We observed five human cases of necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections caused by S. erythrospora following traumatic implantation over 1-year study period.Methods: The study was conducted for a year observing the causative role of Saksenaea species in primary cutaneous necrotizing infections. The clinical entities were diagnosed by both microbiological and histopathological examination of the skin biopsies. The final identification of fungal strains was done by comparing internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and D1–D2 domains of the LSU (larger subunit) of the nuclear ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences with those of type strains of the different species of Saksenaea.Results: Out of total 23 cases of necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections, 5 were caused by S. erythrospora. Intramuscular injection into the gluteal region was the predisposing factor in four patients, while upper limb involvement, following medicated adhesive tape application, was seen in one patient. All patients were treated with liposomal amphotericin B (LAMB) along with extensive debridement of necrotic tissues. Four patients responded well however one died.Conclusion: Saksenaea erythrospora is an emerging mucoralean fungus isolated in India among patients undergoing inadvertent I/M injections entailing necrotizing fasciitis at the local site.

Application of the 3M elastic cloth adhesive tape application for fixation of the CVC catheter

Objective To investigate the effect of the fixation of CVC catheter via the 3M elastic cloth adhesive tape. Methods As for the control group, 60 patients with double cavity CVC catheterwereselected from January to June, 2013. They used the 3M Tegaderm TM transparent film regularly to fix the CVC catheter.As for the experimental group, 62 patients with double cavity CVC catheter were selected from July to December, 2013. They were treated with the 3M Tegaderm TM transparent film to fix the CVC catheter, and then used the 3M elastic cloth adhesive tape to fix the uncovered tube of the CVC catheter. The rates of catheter displacement, catheter occlusion, transparent film hemming, transparent film renewal were compared. Results The rates of catheter displacement, catheter occlusion, transparent film hemming, transparent film renewal were 6%, 6%, 8%, 8% of theexperimental group, which were significantly lower than 42%, 33%, 52%, 42% of the control group (χ2=20.87, 13.94, 27.87, 18.57, respectively; P<0.01). Conclusions The fixation method of experimental group is superior to the control group, and it has better effect on fixation of the CVC catheter, which has a great clinical significance. Key words: Elastic cloth adhesive tape; CVC catheter; Fixation

Does taping torso scars following dermatologic surgery improve scar appearance?

Background:Studies show that patients are significantly less satisfied with torso scars than scars elsewhere. Though not an uncommon practice, it is unknown if application of adhesive tapes following dermatological surgery help improve cosmesis.Objective:To determine the effect of taping sutured torso wounds on overall scar appearance, scar width and patient satisfaction with the scar.Patients/Methods:Participants having elliptical torso skin excisions in a primary care setting in regional Australia were randomized in a single-blinded, controlled trial to 12 weeks taping (intervention) or usual care (control) following deep and subcuticular suturing. A blinded assessor reviewed scars at three and six months.Results:Of 195 participants recruited, 136 (63 taped, 73 controls) completed six months of follow-up. Independent blinded assessment of overall scar appearance was significantly better in taped participants (p= 0.004). Taping reduced median scar width by 1 mm (p=0.02) and when stratified by gender, by 3.0 mm in males (p=0.04) and 1.0 mm in females (p=0.2). High participant scar satisfaction was not further improved by taping.Conclusion:Taping elliptical torso wounds for 12 weeks after dermatologic surgery improved scar appearance at six months.

Development, micro fabrication, and test of flexible magnetic write head for gentelligent applications

A “gentelligent component” inherently stores all information necessary for its distinct identification, reproduction as well as for its manufacturing process and thus has both genetic and intelligent character. For the data storage directly on the components’ rough surface a magnetic recording system is required. The goal is to develop a flexible magnetic write head which can adapt its own geometry to the components surface topography and guaranties perfect contact with the surface during the data storage process. This paper presents a new micro fabrication method using the fabrication without a rigid substrate base, double-sided fabrication, adhesive tape application, and high precision drilling. This method simplifies the fabrication process and offers modularity. The write head showed error-free performance after thermal shock test.

Lamination of LTCC at low pressure and moderate temperature using screen-printed adhesives

In this work, we investigate a new method of low-pressure lamination of low-temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) tapes, by pre-coating with specially-formulated adhesive layers. This allows fabrication of intricate structures that would be destroyed by high lamination pressures, yet preserves compatibility with standard processing operations, such as blanking, laser cutting, punching, via filling and screen printing. Techniques proposed previously are application of adhesive tapes, solvents or glues. These methods are applied after the tape processing steps and therefore require an extra operation in the processing chain, which may be unpractical, especially if the tape is very thin has been extensively cut. In our procedure, the adhesives are printed and dried on the blanked tape before any other operation, with the drying step also useful for pre-conditioning the tapes, which may then be stored as "standard" blanks. The adhesives are formulated to have low tack at room temperature, making them compatible with standard processing, but to become very soft at 50–60°C, allowing lamination at low pressures. Compatibility with different tape materials is investigated, and the requirements for adequate adhesive formulation are discussed.

The effect of head protection on the hearing of rugby players

Objective:Professional rugby players utilise various methods of head protection to prevent against the development of a pinna haematoma. This study tests the hypothesis that these measures, whilst preventing injury, decrease...

The effect of taping on the proprioception of the ankle in a non-weight bearing position, amongst injured athletes

Background It is hypothesized that the application of adhesive tape prevents further sprains by enhancing proprioceptive acuity via the activation of the skin proprioceptive receptors of the surrounding area. Objectives To investigate the effects of taping on the proprioception of the ankle amongst injured athletes, when tested in a non-weight bearing position. Methods A pretest–posttest, quasi-experimental, same-subject design was applied. Twenty athletes, who had suffered at least one unilateral Grade I or Grade II ankle inversion sprain in the past volunteered to participate in the study. The Angle-reproduction test in two movement planes (inversion and plantar flexion) and four target angles (10° and 30° of plantar flexion, and 5° and 20° of inversion) was applied to all subjects under two conditions; without tape and with the application of the basket-weave heel lock taping technique. For the needs of the test, the Penny & Giles twin axis XM 180 goniometer and torsiometer was used. Results The t-tests yielded statistically significant differences between taped and untaped conditions at each target angle (plantar flexion 10°: p = 0.014, plantar flexion 30°: p = 0.034, inversion 5°: p = 0.009, inversion 20°: p = 0.008). Conclusions Adhesive taping seems to improve the ankle position awareness and thus the proprioceptive capability of the ankle in a non-weight bearing position. Further research, in the mode of a prospective matched controlled study, should explore the long-term effect of ankle taping in athletes involved in high contact sports.

Dressing spray enhances the adhesive strength of surgical dressing tapes

The use of surgical adhesive tapes after minor surgical and dermatologic operations is widespread. Their use reduces the wound tension and separation and they ultimately improve the postoperative scar. The most commonly used wound adhesives to enhance the adhesiveness of the surgical tapes, are tincture of benzoin and mastisol. The purpose of the present study is to demonstrate the role of adhesive power of dressing spray with the adhesive tape application on the skin, which is widely used in clinics after the skin closure. Fifteen volunteers who were chosen among the medical personnel of the hospital comprised the study group. The skin of the flexor aspect of the 1/3 middle forearm of the subjects was used as the procedure region. The data is collected in the first, second and eighth days of the study. At the first stage of the study, an adhesive wound closure tape was applied to the skin without any compound of adhesives (group A). In the second and third stages, a thin coat of transparent film dressing spray (group B) and an adhesive compound of tincture of benzoin (group C) were applied to the skin before the adhesive tape placement, respectively. Different values of weights ranging between 50-900 gm were hanged by hooking into the center of the adhesive tape. The weights that caused complete separations of the tape from the skin after exactly 20 seconds were recorded in all groups. The data was analyzed by using Friedman test in order to calculate statistical significance between groups A, B and C. The difference in adhesive power between control and groups B and C was found to be highly significant ( p The results indicated that dressing spray tested has an additional adhesive power besides its well known features and that it can be used as an efficient alternative material among other adhesive compounds.

Skin irritation due to repetitive application of adhesive tape: the influence of adhesive strength and seasonal variability

Influence of the repetitive application of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes on skin was evaluated. Two kinds of tapes with different adhesive strengths were repetitively applied to the inside of the forearm of six volunteers in winter and summer, in order to examine the dermal peeling force, the amount of stripped corneocytes, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), hydration and deepened skin furrows (changes in skin surface topography) in the epidermal stratum corneum. As adhesive tapes were applied repetitively, dermal peeling force gradually increased while the amount of stripped corneocytes decreased. As the cumulative amount of stripped corneocytes increased with repetitive applications, the skin irritation worsened as measured by increased destruction of the skin surface topography and TEWL. These phenomena were more marked with the stronger adhesive tape, and there was seasonal variability.

Mid-infrared attenuated total reflection spectroscopy of human stratum corneum using a silver halide fiber probe of square cross-section and adhesive tape stripping

Mid-infrared fiber probes allow an extended use of attenuated total reflection (ATR) measurements for topical in vivo skin analysis, which were otherwise not possible with conventional sample compartment accessories. Evanescent wave spectroscopy using a flexible fiber-optic probe from silver halide fibers of square cross-section was employed for stratum corneum characterization and keratinocyte quantification on adhesive tapes. Such a method of quantifying the amount of keratin, which can be repetitively removed from the skin surface by adhesive tape application, is essential for the study of substances topically applied and penetrating into the horny layer. For calibration, the weight of keratinocytes was determined using an ultramicro-balance. Best results were obtained with difference spectroscopy and the evaluation of the amide I absorption band intensity (correlation coefficient r =0.983). Lowest amounts per cm 2 were reached for the range down to 5 μg/cm 2 . The heterogeneity in the surface density of keratinocytes clinging to the tape was investigated by microscopy, and the thickness of some individual keratinocytes was tested by ATR-microspectroscopy and atomic force microscopy.