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>I am sure we all agree that thin bits
of micropore, elastoplast and sellotape are insufficient for the task.
Surely thick sticky gooey elastoplast (the big white stuff) is what is
needed?<
Thick sticky gooey Elastoplast actually has does have stretch to it. There
is a "Micropore" type equivalent that the District Nurses like that is
woven fabric rather than paper based. It tears across easily but resists
incredible forces along its length, making it really useful in the
pre-hospital environment.
The oxygen mask of course should be fastened to the face with a piece of
micropore across the headblocks. It tears easily if the person starts to
vomit, much better than trying to get the usual knicker elastic headband
that goes around the head from inside the blocks.
Vic Calland
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