Hy-Tape International

Hy-Tape is a superior, multi-purpose, home health care tape. Besides being waterproof and extremely gentle, Hy-Tape molds to each body’s unique contours and can be applied across wounds of every shape and size. Hy-Tape also has memory; it can accommodate to tissue expansion (e.g. edema, inflammation) and shrinkage (e.g. healing wound contraction).

Secure dressings reduce wasted time and money. Treatment of chronic non-healing wounds in the United States costs an estimated $50 billion each year. Wound incidence is increasing at a rate of 10% each year, so these costs are only expected to grow. The two major contributing factors to this expenses are the costs of the dressings themselves and the man hours nurses must spend on wound care. Read on.

This year we will be exhibiting a "Virtual" booth at the WOW Virtual Conference. Check us out for information about applications, benefits and everyday medical care that has made Hy-Tape famous for over 75 years!!! Sean and George will be online o field all your questions and requests. 9/24 11:20AM 1:20PM PST (2:20PM 4:20PM EST)... 9/25 11:20AM 1:20PM PST (2:20PM 4:20PM EST) 9/26 12:20PM 1:20PM PST (3:20PM 4:20PM EST) 9/27 11:20AM 12:20PM PST (2:20PM 3:20PM EST) Hope to "see" you there!

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Best Practices for Wound Care After Common Plastic Surgery A WHITE PAPER ABOUT WOUND CARE POST PLASTIC SURGERY Data show that plastic surgery is increasingly popular in the United States, the current pandemic notwithstanding. Numerous factors have contributed to the rise in popularity of plastic surgery, including the fact that the cost has decreased at the same time as plastic surgeons’ technological expertise has increased.

There are applications where tape is commonly used, but those tapes may not be the best for the that particular person. Tape allergies, sensitivities to adhesives, and in some cases, the age and integrity of the skin need to be factored in when considering the qualities that will make up the tape to use.

Instead of taking the backing off the adhesive that comes with the insulin or glucose monitoring device, leave it on, and use it as a guide to apply Hy-Tape around its border. The backing protects the device’s adhesive from touching the skin, and Hy-Tape holds the device in place.

Contact dermatitis is a major concern for health care professionals involved in wound management. The condition can have a significant impact on patients’ well-being and can lead to pain, increased risk of infection, and delayed wound healing.

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Because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, health care providers are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout their time at work. Extended wear of respirators, face masks, protective eyewear, and other PPE can contribute to the development of medical devicerelated pressure injuries (MDRPIs), along with other issues such as acne, itch, and rash, in health care providers.