Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

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PROSHIELD Foam & Spray Cleanser: Gentle, pH-balanced and rinse-free, which eliminates the need to scrub delicate tissue 1-3,6,7 For removing urine and faeces, dried blood, post-operative antiseptic solutions and other hard to remove debris from patients For best results, PROSHIELD PLUS should be used with PROSHIELD Foam & Spray, according to your established skin care protocol. Want to know more about PROSHIELD PLUS? PROSHIELD® FOAM & SPRAY is a no-rinse incontinent and total-body cleanser and moisturizer. Its surfactant ingredient, Poloxamer 188, cleans skin without drying it out, while its solubilizer breaks down dried stool without the need for scrubbing.

PROSHIELD Plus Skin Protectantshould be gently smoothed over the area of intact or injured skin; do not rub in as this may cause friction. The product will leave a visible barrier on the surface of the skin and is suitable for daily use. Answers to frequently asked questions 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 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. A reduction in pain and discomfort that is achieved by maintaining skin pH (Smith and Nephew, 2019a) and moisture barrier function (Shah et al, 1995) Maxwell J, Sinclair D (2012) Treatment of Moisture Lesions in Children. Paper presented at: European Wound Management Association; Vienna, Austria

A 2-in-1, non-greasy, moisturising emollient cream containing natural oatmeal. SLS, fragrance and paraben free. Proshield Plus Skin Protectant is designed to be used alongside a skin care regimen to protect both healthy and damaged skin from moisture-related skin damage such as incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure ulcers. It provides a smooth, fragrance-free moisture barrier to protect the skin from urine and faeces. It gives the skin a translucent sheen, making monitoring as easy as possible for the patient. Some barrier creams are readily washed from the skin and need to be re-applied after every episode of incontinence Ling L (2011) Proshield skin care protective system: A sequence of evaluations. Wounds UK poster presentation. Harrogate, UK

Cavilon™ Durable Barrier Cream is durable and resists wash-off so only needs to be applied ‘night and day’ Penzer R, et al (2012) Best practice in emollient therapy. A statement for healthcare professionals. Dermatological Nurs 11(4): S1-S19 When PROSHIELD ◊ Foam and Spray Skin Cleanser and PROSHIELD ◊ PLUS Skin Protectant are used together they can help to prevent and protect the skin from IAD and moisture lesions and reduce the incidence of moisture lesions in people with IAD (Meuleneire, 2010; Flynn and Williams, 2011; Ling, 2011; Maxwell and Sinclair, 2012; Wall and Vernon, 2016). A structured skin care regimen is a fundamental part of caring for patients with IAD (Woo et al, 2017), and products that reduce the suffering of patients and simplify care are advantageous.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). 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.

Smooth and fragrance-free moisture barrier *6,7 to protect and maintain skin integrity from exposure to faeces and urine 1,2,4 Wall L, Vernon T (2016 ) Launch of a skin care regime to reduce the incidence of moisture associated skin damage. Poster presentation, Tissue Viability Society (TVS) conference, UK Skin that is not protected is at risk of damage and breakdown – incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD) 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. Meuleneire F (2010) A new solution in the treatment of moisture lesions. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) poster presentation. Birmingham, UK: 1-3 SeptemberSmith & Nephew (2019c) Verification Testing Report of Usability and Transparency for PROSHIELD Plus Skin Protectant. U/064/R1 Proshield Plus Skin Protectantshould be gently smoothed over the area of intact or injured skin; do not rub in as this may cause friction. Smith & Nephew (2019a) Review of Certificate of Analysis for Proshield Foam & Spray Incontinence Cleanser. RD/19/024 For severe incontinence/diarrhoea, Best Practice Guidelines recommends thorough cleansing and reapplication to be carried out after each incontinent episode