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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!!

Specializes in Med-Surg.

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

Specializes in ED staff.

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

Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

She's in Home Health, if I'm not mistaken.

CraftyLPN

258 Posts

YEP, in home health...THANKS BUNCHES!!!kiss

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