Siltape

A soft silicone fixation tape delivered on a handy roll with
perforations for ease of use, no scissors are required.

Uses

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. 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 biopsys can be covered with Siltape with no harm to the wound or surrounding skin. Siltape is ideal for protecting friable 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