Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

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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 NHS England (2018) Excellence in continence care: Practical guidance for commissioners, and leaders in health and social care. Available online: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/excellence-in-continence-care.pdf 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.

PROSHIELD Foam & Spray Cleanser: Gentle, pH-balanced and rinse-free, which eliminates the need to scrub delicate tissue 1-3,6,7 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® 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 Protectant range 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. 1-5 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.

PROSHIELD ◊ Foam and Spray Skin Cleanser has been formulated to be pH balanced and so maintains normal skin pH during use (Smith & Nephew, 2019a). Shah S, Cornell M, Ward AJ (1995) Evaluation of moisture through skin protectant barriers by paper chromatography. Adv Skin Wound Care 8(4): 20–27 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) Flynn and Williams (2011) undertook a small user evaluation in an elderly group of patients who had skin damage following incontinence. They found using PROSHIELD ◊ Skin Care in conjunction with effective pressure ulcer prevention and management resulted in improved skin condition. PROSHIELD is the number one skin care system for intact and injured skin associated with incontinence and is a trusted choice of Healthcare ProfessionalsWe do our best to keep our delivery prices fair, and we only charge you what the courier services are charging us.

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. Sign up for marketing updates to stay connected with information about S+N and topics around your areas of interest. You can update your preferences any time Smith & Nephew (2019a) Review of Certificate of Analysis for Proshield Foam & Spray Incontinence Cleanser. RD/19/024 Maxwell J, Sinclair D (2012) Treatment of Moisture Lesions in Children. Paper presented at: European Wound Management Association; Vienna, Austria

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.