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Review
. 2008 Apr;17(4):157-8, 160-2.
doi: 10.12968/jowc.2008.17.4.28836.

Impact of adhesive surgical tape and wound dressings on the skin, with reference to skin stripping

K F Cutting  1
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Impact of adhesive surgical tape and wound dressings on the skin, with reference to skin stripping

K F Cutting. J Wound Care. 2008 Apr.

Abstract

Age- and disease-related factors can cause the skin to become susceptible to damage, particularly at dressing change. This review recommends ways of avoiding skin trauma when removing adhesive dressings and surgical tapes.

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