Sellotape ischaemic injury to the fingertip

A case is reported of significant ischaemic damage to a fingertip from the use of Sellotape. The elasticity of Sellotape has been tested and compared with that of Elastoplast, illustrating the stiffness of Sellotape and thus emphasizing its unsuitability. The general public needs to be aware of the dangers of using non-proprietary dressings and the medical profession must remain vigilant about the elasticity of dressings.