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Non-sting barrier film providing transparent, long-lasting protection (from 24 to 72 hours) from moisture-associated skin damage on intact and moderately damaged skin. It is safe to use on elderly, paediatric, and neonatal users, as well as intact and injured skin associated with incontinence. Wall and Vernon (2016) found a 26% reduction in pressure ulcers and/or IAD following a three-month evaluation of PROSHIELD ◊ Skin Care when it was used as part of a skin care regimen and following a programme of education. A Cochrane review also found the management of IAD using a skin care product was more effective than not using one (Beeckman et al, 2016). Sign up for marketing updates to stay connected with information about S+N and topics around your areas of interest.The foam helps to gently break down dried stool or hard to remove debris and is formulated to eliminate odour (Ling, 2011). Shah S, Cornell M, Ward AJ (1995) Evaluation of moisture through skin protectant barriers by paper chromatography. With a gentle pH balanced formula Proshield Foam and Spray fits with best practice guidelines whereas the use of soap and water can contribute to the development of pressure ulcers and associated costs. PROSHIELD PLUS Skin Protectant is a smooth and fragrance-free moisture barrier *9,10 to help protect and maintain skin integrity from exposure to faeces and urine, when used as part of the PROSHIELD System. Flynn and Williams (2011) undertook a small user evaluation in an elderly group of patients who had skin damage following incontinence.

Traditional soap and some cleansers require water to rinse but PROSHIELD ◊ Foam and Spray Skin Cleanser requires no rinsing (Flynn and Williams, 2011; Ling, 2011; Wall and Vernon, 2016) or the use of a separate moisturiser when used with PROSHIELD ◊ PLUS Skin Protectant and therefore has the potential to reduce the number of steps needed in the skin care regimen of a person with incontinence. Smith and Nephew (2019b) Verification Testing Report of Usability and Transparency for PROSHIELD PLUS Skin Protectant.Proshield Plus Skin Protectantshould be gently smoothed over the area of intact or injured skin; do not rub in as this may cause friction. Ingredients comprise citric acid, cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, DMDM hydantoin, glycerine, laureth-23, poloxamer 188, purified water and fragrance. Other ingredients include vitamins and nutrients derived from natural ingredients including safflower, green tea, blue green algae, clove, soya and corn .

Shown in a study to result in a combined 26% reduction in sacral pressure ulcers and IAD when used in a comprehensive skin care regime. As a clinician, it is important that you are aware of the latest products and innovations that have the potential to improve outcomes for you and your patients. Three-in-one emollient ointment that can be used directly on the skin, in the bath or as a skin cleanser. This finely balanced environment can be disrupted, however, by the use of some traditional soap products that alter the skin pH and strip it of essential oils resulting in dryness and irritation.

Contains 25% urea, as well as other skin-nourishing ingredients that penetrate deeply into the skin for intense moisturisation and hydration.

Comprises calcium/sodium PVM/MA copolymers, corn starch, white petrolatum, phenoxyethanol and isopropyl isobutyl butylparabens, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and zinc oxide. Helps to reduce inflammation, prevent maceration, excoriation and irritation resulting from effects of incontinence and diarrhoea. The efficacy of PROSHIELD ◊ Skin Care when used on intact or injured skin was confirmed in an audit of ten patients with moisture lesions due to IAD (Meuleneire, 2010). A mint-fragranced, single-patient, multiple-use spray containing a no-sting silicone fluid that aids removal of adhesive appliances and devices from the skin. Woo K, Beeckman D, Chakravarthy D (2017) Management of moisture-associated skin damage: A scoping review.All information, including Prescribing Information for our products, abides by the laws, regulatory requirements, and medical practices for the United States only and may not be appropriate for use outside of the United States. Viscous, non-sting ointment that provides a resilient, hydrophobic protective barrier against moisture-associated skin damage.