Siltape®
Soft silicone perforated tape
Siltape is made from soft silicone which is gentle on the skin, this is particularly useful in patients with very thin, friable skin which is vulnerable to damage. Silicone does not cell strip in the same way that other adhesives may damage tissue.
Use
Remove required length from the roll. Remove clear liner and place silicone side down.
Indications
Siltape® can be used in any situation where a regular adhesive tape would be used. It is particularly useful where friable or sensitive skin is an issue. It is ideal for use on paediatrics and neonates.
Siltape® is a suitable solution to taping down eyelids for theatre. Acrylic based tapes are often used, these can be painful to remove and in some cases cause tissue damage or pull out eyelashes.
Siltape® is great for securing IV lines and fistula needles as it can be repositioned with no loss of adherence and with atraumatic soft silicone, no tissue damage will occur. Small incision sites such as biopsies can be covered with
Siltape® with no harm to the wound or surrounding skin.
Siltape® is ideal for protecting fragile tissue from pressure damage or sores from tubing; this is especially useful on the face and tops of ears.
Siltape® can be applied directly to the skin and tubing placed on top.
Siltape® can also be used for scar management.
Contra-indications
No not use on broken skin.
Do not use if allergic to silicone.