EB theatre taping techniques
This is a guide for health professionals to support procedures for children with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).
Patients with EB will experience pain, blistering, skin shearing and/or degloving wounds if procedures are not carried out with the correct precautions in place. The aim for these resources is to reduce friction on the child’s skin by using padding or dressings between any device and the patient’s skin.
To assist with procedure or to restock the EB box your department is using call: 9382 1111.
Procedures
Blood pressure
Tourniquet
Cannulation
Standard ‘steri-strips’ adhere to the top of the film dressing
Undercast padding or any soft padding
Mepitac© OR Mepiform©
Soft netting to secure
SaO2 probe
Face mask
Face mask - extended use
Use Dermeze (rather than a water based lubrication) if Mask is going to be used for an extended period of time
Nasogastric tube
Intubation
Eyes
ECG electrodes
Local anaesthetic cream
