SuperSkin: the management of skin susceptible to breakdown.
Few studies have been undertaken in the area of skin protection, even though maintaining tissue viability in the event of incontinence, shear forces and the potential for exudate to macerate periwound areas remains a challenge for any nurse caring for patients. This article outlines and discusses the problems associated with overhydrated tissues and shear forces and the potential for SuperSkin liquid film dressing, marketed by CliniMed, to provide a solution.
Hampton
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Independent Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne.
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D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings / Q000592:standards*; D011108:Polymers / Q000592:standards*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000150:complications; D014945:Wound Healing
D011108:Polymers; D014014:Tissue Adhesives