Product Description
Smith & Nephew 8213030004 - PROSHIELD PLUS SKIN PROTECTANT
PROSHIELD Plus Skin Protectant, 115g
PROSHIELD Plus is a smooth, greaseless and fragrance free moisture barrier that is effective on intact and injured skin associated with incontinence.
Key benefits
- Helps prevent incontinence associated dermatitis and moisture lesions
- Helps manage moisture related skin damage
- Safe for paediatrics and neonates
- Adheres well to moist and dry skin
- Maintains skin integrity by protecting skin from exposure to faeces, urine and bodily fluids including sweat and perspiration
- Moisturises and protects severely dry skin
- Protects peri-wound skin
- Visible sheen on skin but transparent for monitoring
- Safe and effective
Where can PROSHIELD Plus be used?
- Elderly patients
- Paediatrics and neonates
- Intact and injured skin associated with incontinence
Applying PROSHIELD Plus
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
- PROSHIELD Plus Skin Protectant has a special tacky consistency to ensure it adheres well to moist and dry skin
- Cleansing and reapplication of PROSHIELD should be repeated as often as necessary and in line with applicable local protocols:
- For severe incontinence/diarrhoea, Best Practice Guidelines recommends thorough cleansing and reapplication to be carried out after each incontinent episode.
- Check skin regularly and reapply if barrier cream is no longer visible on skin surface
- Both products are safe and effective
- FREE FROM: Parabens, Petrolatum, latex, mineral oil, lanolin alcohol
- For best results, store at room temperature below (below 25℃) in a dry place. Avoid extreme heat. Do not freeze
- Single patient use only. Once open may be used through its expiration date
