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What Is Hypafix Tape?

"Hypafix is a low allergy adhesive, non-woven dressing retention sheet. Hypafix has excellent conformability that simplifies shaping around joints and awkward body contours, to allow the patient greater freedom of body movement," reports Smith & Nephew. Physicians and other medical personal use this durable tape because of these advantages.

  1. Features

    • Hypafix tape helps keep catheters, drainage tubes and surgical dressings in place. It also helps to secure gauze and absorbing pads while, at the same time, relieving the patient of fears associated with disturbing wound areas. A bonus feature is its ability to reduce contamination from outside sources or casual contact.

    Useful Characteristics

    • Smith & Nephew states, "The tape is permeable to both air and moisture, helping to reduce the risk of maceration. Hypafix is also radiotransparent, so it does not have to be removed for either radiotherapy or X-ray examinations." For technicians and patients, it is very convenient to keep dressings in place when administering or receiving ordered tests or treatments.

    Considerations

    • Because Hypafix's polyester coated material with self-sticking hypoallergenic adhesive backing releases quickly, it is easier to use. It comes in various sizes on rolls, which also simplifies the application process. The smallest roll is 2.5cm by 10m and the largest is 30cm by 10m.

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