tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11307103782477973122011-11-30T19:25:52.114-06:00TAPEless Medical Wound Care ProductsTAPEless Medical has developed a line of secondary wound dressings that are completely unique in the wound care field. The products were initially designed for difficult to dress areas and now are useful for all wounds requiring a dressing. The products are clinically proven to hold any primary wound dressing in place without the need for traditional secondary dressings such as tape, adhesives, elastic netting, elastic wraps or rolls of gauze.TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-32926622238829056262011-07-19T09:42:00.002-05:002011-07-19T09:42:43.114-05:00Sterility and TapelessSTERILITY AND TAPELESS
Occasionally the question of sterility and the use of Tapeless dressing holders is asked. Obviously the nature of the wound and any special circumstances under which the product is to be used is important, but even with this question, Tapeless demonstrates its versatility with no compromise in clinical efficacy. Most wounds by definition are “infected” by their veryTAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-2342189687029649962011-07-12T10:29:00.002-05:002011-07-12T10:29:28.304-05:00PLASTIC SURGERY AND TAPELESSPLASTIC SURGERY AND TAPELESS
Perhaps no surgical subspecialty has the potential to use as many Tapeless products as plastic surgery. The reason is simply that plastic surgeons do various procedures ranging from hand surgery to complicated reconstruction. Often the plastic surgeon is called upon as the final solution to deal with chronic or complicated wounds. Wound healing is their TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-21733221316360057662011-07-05T10:05:00.000-05:002011-07-05T10:05:19.245-05:00CE MARKING AND TAPELESS<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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These larger patients require more wound dressing materials to cover and secure their dressings, have greater difficulty in keeping the TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-76442163681046023832011-06-20T12:34:00.000-05:002011-06-20T12:34:14.540-05:00CHILDREN AND TAPELESS<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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Tapeless has more value to the elderly than any other single age group because of the accumulation of issues that the elderly deal with. Although Tapeless is effective with all age groups, the elderly present more clinical challenges than do other age groups.
1. THIN SKIN This irrefutable event affects everyone as they age. Special care must be TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-20015303059214403712011-05-31T13:41:00.000-05:002011-05-31T13:41:14.592-05:00NEW PRODUCT IDEAS AND TAPELESS<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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PART 3.
Once the consumer has read and understood the issues raised in Parts 1 & 2, he/she should
be able to evaluate the benefits or shortcomings of the traditional secondary wound
dressing and Tapeless™. (It should be noted that the criteria presented in Part 2 were the
product of another author writing on secondary wound dressings.)
Tape
* Limited to certain TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-32293157629597796412011-04-25T12:28:00.000-05:002011-04-25T12:28:26.408-05:00SECONDARY WOUND DRESSINGSSECONDARY WOUND DRESSINGS
PART 2
With Part 1, and now Part 2, Tapeless Medical provides the consumer with a means to maneuver through the slick marketing campaigns that flood the literature. The consumer now can understand what is needed for a good outcome and has the tools to make the choice. In Part 3, the last installment of this topic, Tapeless will present its case as to why it is TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-65444161877518059022011-04-18T12:58:00.000-05:002011-04-18T12:58:24.197-05:00WHAT ARE SECONDARY WOUND DRESSINGS?<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-83918298768436517542011-03-04T13:12:00.000-06:002011-03-04T13:12:56.146-06:00Diabetes, Blood Flow and TAPElessOne-third of diabetics greater than age 50 suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD), a disorder obstructing blood flow. If not treated, consequences can be significant. Diabetes is the most common cause of non-traumatic leg amputation, over 56,000 per year, while of these 50% are preventable with proper care.
How does a disease seemingly of just high blood sugars, result in devastating TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-47363743726371285302011-03-01T12:58:00.000-06:002011-03-01T12:58:10.062-06:00LEG, ANKLE AND FOOT ULCERS AND TAPELSSLower extremity ulcers are a common consequence of arterial insufficiency, venous problems and diabetes. Although the causes may be different, the end result may be a chronically infected, slow healing ulcer that is time consuming, expensive and may lead to surgery and amputation. The final common pathway is an impairment of the blood supply to that area.
Treatment is critical to prevent TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-72558215320797764082010-10-28T16:01:00.000-05:002010-10-28T16:01:03.995-05:00TAPELESS AND THE SKIN TEAR DILEMMAMuch is written about the prevention and treatment of skin tears: the separation of the two layers of the skin, the dermis and epidermis, yet the problem persists. Skin tears not only result in pain, but also wasted nursing time and additional medical expenses. The estimated incidence of skin tears, 1.5 million of institutionalized individuals (an incidence of between 14% and 24% of TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-24996295955110395762010-10-25T21:07:00.001-05:002010-10-25T21:07:06.598-05:00TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-14625318022146938522009-12-29T14:50:00.000-06:002009-12-29T14:50:46.229-06:00TAPELESS --------UNIQUESecondary 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 TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-59777304859528090862009-11-03T07:37:00.000-06:002009-11-03T07:37:17.465-06:00NEW IV/PICC LINE HOLDERAs 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 TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-24986500485272719602009-10-21T13:46:00.001-05:002009-10-21T13:49:49.502-05:00WHY 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 TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-71898214205388276612009-09-24T20:54:00.000-05:002009-09-24T20:54:33.680-05:00DIABETICS----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 TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130710378247797312.post-32432606806644791512008-11-21T15:38:00.000-06:002008-11-21T21:08:30.764-06:00TAPEless Medical has developed a line of secondary wound dressings that are completely unique in the wound care field. The products were initially designed for difficult to dress areas and now are useful for all wounds requiring a dressing. The products are clinically proven to hold any primary wound dressing in place without the need for traditional secondary dressings such as tape, TAPEless Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814718396582697546noreply@blogger.com0