Nurses Safety
Published Feb 26, 2003
Real quick question...and when I find out... I will delete this post!!
The paper tape by Micropore (3M) has no latex agents...correct?
I take care of gal who is highly allergic to latex..THanks all!!
memphispanda, RN
810 Posts
According to the 3M website, micropore is latex free.
OzNurse69
245 Posts
You beat me to it!!
discarded APN
19 Posts
I found this on a 3M website. Hope it helps.
Micropore tape is excellent for repeated applications on sensitive skin and elderly patients. It allows for moisture evaporation and skin to breathe and leaves minimal adhesive residue upon removal. Micropore tape is available in a dispenser pack for easy tear and convenience. Excellent for general-purpose taping. It is available in white or tan.
Benefits
Gentle to the skin.
Porous.
Highly breathable to maintain skin integrity.
Holds well on damp skin.
Conformable.
Latex free
LilgirlRN, ADN, RN
769 Posts
don't you guys have a latex free cart?
CraftyLPN
258 Posts
Thanks bunches!!
frannybee
267 Posts
Might be latex free, but I can't tolerate micropore (no probs with elastoplast or sleek, the usual suspects)
OBNURSEHEATHER
1,961 Posts
Originally posted by LilgirlRN don't you guys have a latex free cart?
We have a latex-free tray that we order up for our patients.
Heather
baseline
581 Posts
Yep. Latex free cart from Central Supply.
prmenrs, RN
4,565 Posts
She's in Home Health, if I'm not mistaken.
YEP, in home health...THANKS BUNCHES!!!kiss