Nadine.Thomas@p59.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org (Nadine Thomas) (07/19/90)
Index Number: 9282 In a message to All <07 Jul 90 9:08:00> Scott Luebking wrote: SL> combinations of glue and catheters seem not to work also. If you SL> have any suggestions or ideas on skin adhesive glue or tape, skin SL> conditions or external catheters, I would very much appreciate SL> hearing them. Hi Scott..... I am allergic to ALL tapes and I am having to have packing and dressing changes on a daily basis. Needless to say my skin was becoming quite raw where the skin had a tendency to stay with the tape. The visiting nurse brought a new tape to try. It sticks GREAT (ouch) BUT it does NOT take the skin with it when removed and the skin is not beet red either. The name is HYPAFIX, manufacturer is Smith and Nephew Medical (division of Smith and Nephew, Inc.) Massillon, Ohio 44646 OR you can call Medical West Healthcare Center 444 S. Brentwood Blvd. Clayton, Missouri 63105 (314) 725-1888 or (800) 727-1488. Good luck with it. Nadine Alias: Fido Bandido *NUMERO UNO ON FIDONET MOST WANTED LIST* -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!360!1.59!Nadine.Thomas Internet: Nadine.Thomas@p59.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org
Curtis.Oglesby@p13.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org (Curtis Oglesby) (07/19/90)
Index Number: 9288 SL> Recently, I developed an allergic reaction to skin glue I've been SL> using for many years to adhere an external catheter. Other SL> combinations of glue and catheters seem not to work also. If you SL> have any suggestions or ideas on skin adhesive glue or tape, skin SL> conditions or external catheters, I would very much appreciate SL> hearing them. Hi Scott, Many questions come to mind: What adhesive do you use? Do you clean the skin thoroughly and often (at least daily)? Do you use a wipe such as Skin-Prep? Do you use a very mild soap such as Ivory? For example, I'm very allergic to Dial soap. Have you been having problems with "mishaps" before the problem? Are you sure it is an allergy and not some form of infection? (like yeast infection; this is very common after taking a series of antibiotics) What is different in your environment that could have caused the allergic reaction? A very successful routine (from someone with multiple allergies) is: Start with a skin wipe (such as Skin-Prep). This will leave skin "tacky" to the touch after drying for a few seconds. Apply a thin layer of Skin-Bond adhesive. Apply catheter. Apply elastic, foam tape (supplied with catheter) to hold snuggly to adhesive. Hope something helps, Curt -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!360!1.13!Curtis.Oglesby Internet: Curtis.Oglesby@p13.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org