Originally Posted By: paramedicpete
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What is the protocol for using duct tape vs medical tape if duct tape is all you have and what do you mean by not applying circumferentially? How much damage can duct tape do?


I’ll stick my 2 cents here:

Thanks for picking up my slack here! Ditto Pete.

Duct tape is pretty much like PP said. Another thing to worry about is people with tape allergies (it happens). Plus, you know that when wet it may not stick well. Try sticking it on a bloody wound and you may be disappointed.

But it's "supposedly" great for securing a patient to a backboard! We were allowed to do that in CA for a few years.