Dermatology Handbook

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Sorbaderm No-Sting Barrier Film

H&R Healthcare

Description

Polymeric solution that forms a uniform film when applied to the skin. Dispersed in a non-stinging solvent, which dries rapidly. Colourless, transparent and possesses good oxygen and moisture vapour permeability. Helps to protect intact or damaged skin from irritation caused by urine and/or faecal incontinence, digestive juices and wound drainage.

Indications

Protecting intact or damaged skin from body fluids in the areas of incontinence skin care, peri-stomal skin protection, and peri-wound skin protection.

Contraindications

As the only covering in situations that require dressing protection from bacterial contamination/penetration, (eg intravenous therapy catheter sites and full- or partial-thickness wounds); on infected skin.

Price

28ml spray, £5.67; 5× foam applicators: 1ml, £4.21; 3ml, £6.82

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