I would like to suggest mineral oil as an excellent way to remove tape. You can spread it on top of microbore tape if you have used that, give it a minute to seep through the 'holes' or 'bores' in the tape and then use the same cotton ball to gently wipe the tape off. If you need to retape in...
1 Comment - Janice, I consistently use mineral oil to aid in the removal of tape/adhesive. I find that, in addition to all of the benefits you discussed, it provides a much less painful experience for the infant
Looking for recommendation for best way to remove tegaderm, duoderm, tape and other adhesives without disrupting the integrity of the neonates skin
Join NANN and the Association for Vascular Access next Wednesday, March 15 at 2:00pm ET for the webinar, Tissue Adhesive for Vascular Access in the Neonatal ICU. This webinar will provide information on the use of tissue adhesive in the neonatal population as it relates to decreasing CLABSI, line migration, and adhesive trauma. The presenters will also share two hospitals’ CLABSI prevention bundles, review the data and evidence supporting the use of tissue adhesive in the neonatal population, and more