Suitable for Mild and Moderate cases of IAD (Incontinence Associated Dermatitis) and MASD (Moisture Associated Skin Damage) Medi Derma-S barrier film formulation in liquid form is highly flammable and should be used in a well ventilated area. The work and commitment from Kerry, this had directly contributed to the use of Medi Derma rage across Barnsley increasing formulary compliance and pathway adherence across all areas.

Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream and Film - Medicareplus

Bianchi J, Beldon P, Callaghan R, Stephen-Haynes J (2013) Barrier products: Effective use of a barrier cream and film. Wounds UK 9(1): 82-8. I was able to watch the presentation on moisture damage a few weeks ago and found out about the S.M.A.R.T cards I have since received mine and have shared the information with the community continence team. This is an easy to use and store (in my work bag) so I can share information with patients (where suitable) and primary care givers to ensure the most suitable products are being used for patients with moisture damage to prevent severe skin damage. I have not had to use it in this way yet but it is helpful to have as easy access."The training session was really beneficial to support the care homes and community staff, and was well received by all who attending, also good for networking and supporting other services’ and to add the training was a ‘hit here’. This year, Stop the Pressure Day is being held on 17th November. It's an event launched by the European Pressure Ulcer Panel (EPUAP) and held on the third Thursday of November every year. I found this was really helpful to read alongside Alex’s MASD session as it was super easy to follow and summarised the teaching session really well. Registered Nurses including myself are now better equipped at identifying the differences between MASD and pressure damage and which Medi Derma-S products to ease at each stage. All Clinical support workers to attend training sessions and retraining for those identified as having gaps in knowledge about the Medi Derma product range and MASD pathway."

Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream - Product Information Sheet

Total barrier protection strategy with Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream which protects broken and unbroken skin. It restores skin hydration and maintains the skin integrity.Pea to Palm application: Use a pea sized amount of cream to cover an area approximately the size of your palm. Do not over apply. Long Lasting Protection – resilient, hydrophobic protective barrier (up to 72 hours) from moisture associated skin damage (1) This year, MASD Awareness Day was held on 16th March. It is an opportunity to #thinkMASD and develop new strategies for recognising, preventing and treating the condition.

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Invaluable training to our staff to educate them when to identify the need to step up/step down and escalate to a RGN, has improved their education and confidence and the standard of care our patients receive. The educational sessions are extremely informative and delivered exceptionally well empowering staff to recognise is skin is deteriorating. Since the introduction of the NSHI paper regarding pressure ulcers classification we have had a massive improvement in the identification of pressure v’s moisture damage and this has been supported by all the work implementing the MASD pathway into the trust and Barnsley Borough. Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream moisturises and protects damaged and intact skin by forming a protective waterproof barrier, preventing irritation from bodily fluids, adhesive products and friction. The S.M.A.R.T. tool is an excellent guide that compliments the MASD pathway in a concise but thorough leaflet. Reapplication is recommended twice a day, if using adhesive dressings or devices then after each dressing or device change.Angela always keeps regular communication and replies to queries in a timely manner, and is always able to assist in helping me with any problems or concerns.