Difference between revisions of "Duct Tape"
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Because '''duct tape''' is significantly stronger than medical tape, the list of indications for using '''duct tape''' is considerably longer: | Because '''duct tape''' is significantly stronger than medical tape, the list of indications for using '''duct tape''' is considerably longer: | ||
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#Close an incision or wound when staples or sutures are not available | #Close an incision or wound when staples or sutures are not available | ||
#Repair ACLs<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/02/orthopedic-surgeon-duct-tape/ Orthopedic Surgeon Arrested for Using Duct Tape to Repair ACLs (Gomerblog)]</ref> | #Repair ACLs<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/02/orthopedic-surgeon-duct-tape/ Orthopedic Surgeon Arrested for Using Duct Tape to Repair ACLs (Gomerblog)]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:27, 3 July 2017
Duct tape is a cloth- or scrim-backed adhesive tape.
Indications
Because duct tape is significantly stronger than medical tape, the list of indications for using duct tape is considerably longer:
- Secure a pesky July intern to the ceiling
- Close an incision or wound when staples or sutures are not available
- Repair ACLs[1]
- Render a talkative patient or medical student speechless
- Secure endotracheal tube for the duration of a Whipple procedure
- Secure external fixation devices that cannot be externally-fixated themselves
- Secure flimsy peripheral IVs such that they stay in place for the next 60 hospitalizations
- Secure an agitated patient to their bed when sitters, Haldol, or restraints are not available
- Temporarily hold together someone's mind that is blown
Related Instruments
- Bovie
- Forceps
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