Skin protection & Treatment: Proshield

Proshield Plus skin protector and Proshield Foam and Spray Cleanser are a unique range of skin care products bridging the gap between continence and wound care. This product range now available on FP10 may be used on both intact and injured skin associated with incontinence.

Bridging the gap between continence and wound care

Increased moisture resulting from episodes of incontinence combined with bacterial and enzymatic activity can result in the breakdown of vulnerable skin[1]. Incontinence associated dermatitis is a skin condition that affects people who are incontinent and results in inflamed, excoriated, infected and damaged skin that causes pain, discomfort and increases the risk of pressure ulcers[2].

The diagnosis of a pressure ulcer is more difficult than one assumes and there is often confusion between a pressure ulcer and a skin moisture lesion that is caused by the presence of moisture due to for example incontinence. The treatment strategies vary and the consequences of the outcome for the patient are of immense importance[3].

Proshield® Plus Skin Protective

  • The only barrier cream indicated for use on intact and injured skin associated with incontinence
  • Dimethicone based skin protectant with copolymer bio-adhesives
  • Smooth, greaseless, fragrance free barrier
  • Adheres to moist and dry skin
  • Provides protection from urine, faeces and incontinence associated dermatitis
  • Provides protection from friction and shearing forces
  • Indicated for clinically dry skin

Proshield® Foam & Spray Cleanser

Best Practice Guidance recommends the use of foam cleansers as cleansing with soap and water can contribute to the development of pressure ulcers.

  • No-rinse formula
  • Gentle and pH balanced
  • Minimises irritation of intact or injured skin associated with incontinence
  • Formulated to help eliminate odour and break down dried stool
  • Moisturisers leave skin supple and hydrated

References:

  1. Best Practice Statement: Care of the older person’s skins, Wounds UK
  2. Best Practice guidelines for the prevention and management of incontinence dermatitis J Rees et al. Nursing Times, 2009 105(36) 24-6
  3. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Statement. www.epuap.org/review6_3/page6.html