Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

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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.

The PROSHIELD Skin Care range is formulated for use on both intact and injured skin as part of a skin care regime against moisture-related skin damage, such as incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). 1-5 Cavilon™ Durable Barrier Cream is durable and resists wash-off so only needs to be applied ‘night and day’Both products are safe and effectiveFor best results, store at room temperature below (below 25°C) in a dry place. Avoid extreme heat. Do not freeze PROSHIELD Foam and Spray Skin Cleanser is ideal for cleansing skin exposed to body fluids. It removes, urine, faeces,dried blood and barrier products and requires no rinsing. Ling (2011) found in a small evaluation of nine patients that the use of PROSHIELD ◊ Skin Care led to a rapid improvement in skin condition, a reduction in odour and patient reported pain and general improvement in the patient’s quality of life. Maxwell J, Sinclair D (2012) Treatment of Moisture Lesions in Children. Paper presented at: European Wound Management Association; Vienna, Austria Skin care products are known to commonly cause an allergic or immune response, and it is usually ingredients such as perfumes and preservatives that are the cause (Penzer et al, 2012). PROSHIELD ◊ PLUS Skin Protectant is a smooth, transparent*, viscous and fragrance-free ointment that does not contain any of the common allergens. Its transparency* is beneficial since it allows for skin observation and assessment (Smith & Nephew, 2019b,c,d).

For severe incontinence/diarrhoea, Best Practice Guidelines recommends thorough cleansing and reapplication to be carried out after each incontinent episode Howers L, Boyett F (2012) Evaluation of Proshield Plus in nursing homes for inclusion onto formulary in a healthcare trust. Wounds UK poster presentation. Harrogate, UKProshield Plus Skin Protectantshould be gently smoothed over the area of intact or injured skin; do not rub in as this may cause friction. A reduced number of steps in the skin-care regimen of a patient following an episode of incontinence

Smith and Nephew (2019b) Verification Testing Report of Usability and Transparency for PROSHIELD PLUS Skin Protectant. U/064/R3

For removing urine and faeces, dried blood, post-operative antiseptic solutions and other hard to remove debris from patients Skin that is not protected is at risk of damage and breakdown – incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD)

Flanagan M (2020) Incontinence-associated dermatitis 2: assessment, diagnosis and management. Nurs Times [online] 116(4): 40-44 Is formulated for use as part of a skin care regime against moisture-related skin damage such an incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure ulcers on both intact & injured skin. Proshield Plus Skin Protectant isa smooth and fragrance-free moisture barrier,to protect and maintain skin integrity from exposure to faeces and urine. Safe and effective for the management of moisture-related skin damage.PROSHIELD® PLUS is a unique skin protectant that offers protection and adherence qualities that rival products with zinc oxide, but is as easy to apply and remove as petrolatum-based products. For the care of intact or injured skin associated with 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). The clinicians found it very easy to remove the ointment with PROSHIELD ◊ Foam and Spray Skin Cleanser. European Commission. Glycerin. In: Database CIS ed. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=34040 European Commission, 2019.