Perineal skin care for the incontinent patient.
OBJECTIVE
To offer an educational experience that will help improve the participant's understanding of the factors that contribute to perineal skin breakdown in incontinent patients and how to prevent or manage this clinical problem.


BACKGROUND
This CME/CE activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in managing the perineal skin of incontinent patients.
Gray
Mikel
M
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Ratliff
Catherine
C
Donovan
Ann
A
D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009824:Ointments; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D012915:Soaps
D009824:Ointments; D012915:Soaps