I need some advice re: skin tears. Occasionaly in the PACU we come across a patient, usually very old and frail with that delicate arm skin that tears from the slightest rub. They come out from O.R sometimes with a tear that we suspect is r/t the move from the table to the gurney/bed. My co-workers ar crazy about sticking on an "opsite"(clear occlusive IV site size dressings)on them. I belive this will cause more problem when removed(plus it would hurt like heck). I may be wrong, so please educate me :)