Secondary wound dressings by their very nature are not sexy or “techie”. This however understates their importance in wound healing. If the secondary wound dressing does not allow the primary wound dressing to function as it is intended to, then it matters little what was placed on the wound. Furthermore, if the secondary dressing is not user friendly, cost effective and simple, then patient compliance suffers.
To state that “Tapeless is the most significant improvement in secondary wound dressings since World War II”, is not false bravado or an empty marketing tool. The key to Tapeless’ clinical efficacy, cost effectiveness and patient preference lies in a blend of a patented material and patented designs. Traditional secondary wound dressings are generally rolls of unstructured material that one needs to wrap around or slip over a particular body part, thus being susceptible to gravity and slipping. This dressing process often requires a second person to assist in application or removal, some tape for support, and concern about constriction from too aggressive an application. Tapeless is truly unique in that each dressing has its own shape and size corresponding to the target area, none of which require wrapping or slipping over the body part. Combined with a material that permits dozens of washes/reuses, no latex, 100% material memory and no fear of constriction, Tapeless is patient/healthcare provider preferred. Tapeless IS unique in the secondary wound dressing market.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
NEW IV/PICC LINE HOLDER
As a result of a very successful Symposium on Advanced Wound Care exhibit this past week and the very positive reception to the new IV/PICC line holder by the attendees, Tapeless Medical will start manufacturing the product for use immediately and should have it available for purchase within a few weeks. The unique aspects of this washable and reusable holder, are that it helps to secure the IV or PICC line while allowing for visualization of the insertion site and also the securement of the tubing. The coiled, secured tubing and IV/PICC line is then covered with a pull down flap that covers and protects the whole unit. Healthcare providers immediately commented on how that would aid in keeping patients from "picking and pulling" on the tubing and would also minimize the possibility that the tubing would get accidentally caught on something, causing the PICC line to be pulled out.
Watch for the pictures and descriptions of this NEW product on the website, www.tapelessmedical.com within the week.
Watch for the pictures and descriptions of this NEW product on the website, www.tapelessmedical.com within the week.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
WHY TAPELESS---COST EFFECTIVENESS
“The Tapeless non-adhesive wound dressing and IV holders have proven to be clinically superior to conventional methods of securing dressings and IV lines. These unique products are extremely cost effective, as they are washable and reusable.” Mr. G.W., Hospital Administrator …. No longer is it sufficient to be only clinically effective. With the ever- shrinking healthcare dollar, people are asking if the product is cost effective. Cost is different than cost effectiveness. The initial cost may be reasonable, but if the product does not last very long, requires frequent changes or provides little value for the dollar, then it is not cost effective. Tapeless wound dressing holders have been evaluated as being both clinically effective and cost effective.
Tapeless provides cost effectiveness on several fronts, thereby having high value for many medical situations and facilities. First, Tapeless’ products impart cost effectiveness by virtue of the ability to be washed and reused. By following an easy regimen of washing and air-drying, the products not only resist shrinkage or change in shape, but may be used for several weeks without the need for replacement. Patients’ report the ability to have once daily or multiple dressing changes for up to, and beyond, a month without loss of clinical effectiveness. Second, the application of these dressing holders, which does not require wrapping or slipping over another body part, has been shown to save significant nursing time. This is one of the major factors in the cost of wound care. A study done by a major British hospital, demonstrated that by using the universal foot dressing holder (P/N 110) versus a common wrap, kerlex, with simply one dressing change per day for 2 weeks, saved 120 minutes of nursing time. A third mechanism for savings is the reduction in the production of biohazardous wound waste materials. This is a costly and constant problem when one deals with chronic wound situations. The ability of a patient to safely reuse his own secondary wound dressing reduces the need for rolls of gauze, tape, netting and their inherent problems. An additional cost factor, separate, yet related to the third cost savings, is the reduction in primary wound dressing materials required for each dressing change. A nurse evaluation reported that with each dressing change, “using the universal foot dressing holder (P/N 110), I could eliminate 1 Kerlex roll, 1 5” x 9” ABD pad and tape”. It doesn’t take long for these materials to add up to significant dollars. Finally, since the products increase patient compliance and allow the patient to either change their own dressing completely or in part, the number of visits to a patient’s home can be dramatically reduced, thereby allowing a better allocation of the healthcare’s limited time and resources.
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Tapeless provides cost effectiveness on several fronts, thereby having high value for many medical situations and facilities. First, Tapeless’ products impart cost effectiveness by virtue of the ability to be washed and reused. By following an easy regimen of washing and air-drying, the products not only resist shrinkage or change in shape, but may be used for several weeks without the need for replacement. Patients’ report the ability to have once daily or multiple dressing changes for up to, and beyond, a month without loss of clinical effectiveness. Second, the application of these dressing holders, which does not require wrapping or slipping over another body part, has been shown to save significant nursing time. This is one of the major factors in the cost of wound care. A study done by a major British hospital, demonstrated that by using the universal foot dressing holder (P/N 110) versus a common wrap, kerlex, with simply one dressing change per day for 2 weeks, saved 120 minutes of nursing time. A third mechanism for savings is the reduction in the production of biohazardous wound waste materials. This is a costly and constant problem when one deals with chronic wound situations. The ability of a patient to safely reuse his own secondary wound dressing reduces the need for rolls of gauze, tape, netting and their inherent problems. An additional cost factor, separate, yet related to the third cost savings, is the reduction in primary wound dressing materials required for each dressing change. A nurse evaluation reported that with each dressing change, “using the universal foot dressing holder (P/N 110), I could eliminate 1 Kerlex roll, 1 5” x 9” ABD pad and tape”. It doesn’t take long for these materials to add up to significant dollars. Finally, since the products increase patient compliance and allow the patient to either change their own dressing completely or in part, the number of visits to a patient’s home can be dramatically reduced, thereby allowing a better allocation of the healthcare’s limited time and resources.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
DIABETICS----WHY TAPELESS?
As most diabetics know, infection is a serious problem and any situation that may lead to an infection should be avoided at all costs. Once there is an infection, prompt, diligent and appropriate care must be given. There is one aspect of this wound care that may inadvertently lead to further, serious complications: the use of adhesives. Any medical article that discusses diabetic wound care strongly cautions about the use of tape and similar products. The caution comes from the fact that the adhesive will peel off the superficial protective layer of the skin, exposing the underlying unprotected tissues to bacteria and/or trauma, even from seemingly minor skin irritants.
Most wound dressings are prone to movement, thus keeping the wound from being adequately protected or preventing the wound dressing from maintaining its position over the wound. For this reason tape is often applied to prevent this situation from occurring. The question then is asked: how does one keep a wound dressing in place while avoiding the use of adhesives or bulky wraps? Tapeless Medical has developed a series of products that hold the wound dressing in place by virtue of its design and the material used. There are no adhesives. One key is a design that is anatomic, so that the dressing holders have a definite site of application and when placed on that site, the design will keep slippage from occurring. This is the reason for the numerous product models available. The other key to the high clinical reviews is that the material is moderately stretchable, only in one direction, so that there is no compression of the blood supply allowing motion without concerns about restriction of normal, full motion or constriction of the blood supply to the tissues. Finally, the material breathes, is washable and reusable, latex free, clinically proven and works with any wound dressing.
Check out the video, photos and other supporting information at www.tapelessmedical.com .
Most wound dressings are prone to movement, thus keeping the wound from being adequately protected or preventing the wound dressing from maintaining its position over the wound. For this reason tape is often applied to prevent this situation from occurring. The question then is asked: how does one keep a wound dressing in place while avoiding the use of adhesives or bulky wraps? Tapeless Medical has developed a series of products that hold the wound dressing in place by virtue of its design and the material used. There are no adhesives. One key is a design that is anatomic, so that the dressing holders have a definite site of application and when placed on that site, the design will keep slippage from occurring. This is the reason for the numerous product models available. The other key to the high clinical reviews is that the material is moderately stretchable, only in one direction, so that there is no compression of the blood supply allowing motion without concerns about restriction of normal, full motion or constriction of the blood supply to the tissues. Finally, the material breathes, is washable and reusable, latex free, clinically proven and works with any wound dressing.
Check out the video, photos and other supporting information at www.tapelessmedical.com .
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