Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream Tube 90g for Gentle Barrier Protection on Intact Skin or for Mild Skin Damage-for Use During Episodes of Incontinence

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Total barrier protection strategy with Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream which protects broken and unbroken skin. It restores skin hydration and maintains the skin integrity. Since the introduction of the NSHI paper regarding pressure ulcers classification we have had a massive improvement in the identification of pressure v’s moisture damage and this has been supported by all the work implementing the MASD pathway into the trust and Barnsley Borough. Long Lasting Protection – resilient, hydrophobic protective barrier from moisture associated skin damage Cavilon™ Durable Barrier Cream is durable and resists wash-off so only needs to be applied ‘night and day’ Invaluable training to our staff to educate them when to identify the need to step up/step down and escalate to a RGN, has improved their education and confidence and the standard of care our patients receive. The educational sessions are extremely informative and delivered exceptionally well empowering staff to recognise is skin is deteriorating.

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Demonstrating how to use and how much to use and showing examples of when would be appropriate to use each product during the sessions is valuable for new staff or those unfamiliar with the pathway.Medi Derma-S Barrier Film is a silicone-based, long-lasting, non-sting medical grade liquid which forms a protective uniform film when evenly applied to the skin. Its barrier properties protect damaged and intact skin from the harmful effects of moisture, irritants and from potential skin damage that may be caused from the application of adhesive wound dressings or pouches. It is intended for use as a primary barrier against irritation from bodily fluids. Working relationships are ongoing with daily/weekly communication. Patient review will be ongoing to reduce GP workload, provide continuity of care and good communication between the community nursing team and GP surgeries." Southgate G, Bradbury S (2016) Management of incontinence-associated dermatitis with a skin barrier protectant. BJN 25(9): S20-S29.

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Non-plasticised no sting barrier films are less able to maintain a continuous protective coating when stretched The S.M.A.R.T. tool is an excellent guide that compliments the MASD pathway in a concise but thorough leaflet. An effective barrier film must be able to retain its barrier properties whilst flexing and stretching with the skin as it movesMedi Derma-S barrier cream is now used within Trafford Local Care Organisation (TLCO)/MFT as opposed to any alternative barrier cream." We prefer the Medi Derma-S range and as a trust we have added this to our formulary for the last 4 years. Resource topics: Continence Care, Dementia Care, Elderly Patients, Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD), Learning Difficulties, Men's Health, Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD), Skin Care, Women's Health, Wound Care