50mm Medical Surgical Zinc Oxide Plaster Adhesive Tape For Health Care

50mm Medical Surgical Zinc Oxide Plaster Adhesive Tape For Health Care

Zinc oxide adhesive tapes are valued for their adhesive strength, durability, and hypoallergenic properties. They are commonly used in sports medicine, wound care, and orthopedic applications. The adhesive nature of the tape helps in securing dressings and providing support to injured areas.

Health Care Application:
- The tape is intended for health care, indicating its broader use in maintaining patient health, supporting medical treatments, and securing various types of medical dressings.

Common uses of zinc oxide plaster adhesive tape in health care settings include:

- Wound Dressing: The tape can be used to secure dressings over wounds, providing a protective and secure covering.

- Orthopedic Support: It may be employed to provide support to joints or muscles in orthopedic applications, such as in the case of sprains or strains.

- Surgical Procedures: During surgical procedures, zinc oxide tape can be used to secure sterile drapes, dressings, or medical devices.

- Sports Medicine: In sports medicine, this type of tape is often used for strapping and supporting injured areas.

1) Zinc oxide glue or hot melt glue available for different prices.
2) Easy to tear.
3) Conforms easily to the skin.
4) Zinc oxide skin friendly adhesive reduces flexion of joints and gives support.
5) Packing: simple pack, plastic spool and cover, iron can available.
6) Skin color available
7) Different sizes available.

What is zinc oxide tape used for?
Zinc Oxide tape is primarily used by athletes to prevent injuries, protect wounds and help speed up healing time. It is most commonly applied to joints, for example; wrists, knees and ankles. Taping using Zinc Oxide can also be used to support muscles by stabilising the injured ligaments surrounding the muscle.

Can you put zinc oxide tape on open wounds?
No, zinc oxide tape should not be applied directly to open wounds. Zinc oxide tape is primarily intended for external use and is commonly used to secure dressings, provide support to joints, or help with various medical applications. When dealing with open wounds, it's important to follow proper wound care protocols.

What is the difference between zinc oxide tape and kinesiology tape?
Zinc oxide tape is non-elastic and more rigid than Kinesio tape, so it is better suited to support and secure a joint by reducing mobility. Experts choose Kinesio tape over zinc oxide tape when they want to support a muscle group or joint while allowing for the area to flex and stretch naturally.