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Epimax ® original cream - First line option for moderately dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Zerobase ®, Cetraben ® and Diprobase ®.
Foam cleanser replaced byMedi Derma-Pro® Foam and Spray Incontinence Cleanser in the 2021 update of the barrier products formulary.
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Paraffin-free emollients should be reserved for patients who are intolerant/unsuitable for paraffin containing emollients due to increased fire hazard risks despite appropriate counselling. As per Nottinghamshire Emollient Formulary.
tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, 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.We will continue this joint working approach to ensure formulary compliance and pathway adherence. Assisting care homes district nurse, acute trust, clinical pharmacists and practices in the pathway and correct procedure." Angela was great – her delivery was tailored to the staff in the room (e.g. area of work, job role and discussed the products on our formulary). The content was appropriate and very useful and all staff commented on how it will benefit them in practice – they have a better awareness of which products to use when and were already discussing plans on how to relay this information to their colleagues. I feel patient care will definitely improve as a result of staff receiving this training. Grey / Non-Formulary (undergoing assessment): Work is ongoing and will be reviewed at a future APC meeting. Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream provides gentle barrier protection on intact skin or for mild skin damage.
Contains peanut oil (so do many other things - see BNF which lists the ingredients and excipients of creams) If you use Medi-Derm (methyl salicylate, menthol, and capsaicin cream and ointment) on a regular basis, put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it. Medicareplus International held sessions for Nursing staff and for Health Care Assistance on Medi Derma-S Barrier cream and treatment for MASD. The role of applying barrier cream was taken away from HCAS however under new MFT guidance this is due to be reinstated. The face-to-face tuition and support provided for these products has meant that HCAS are now deemed equipped to use these creams in practice which has a huge and positive impact on the CEC service and all patients and staff involved. Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; First line - ImuDERM ® emollient. 5% urea (500g pump dispenser, CliniSupplies Ltd). Recommended for additional use as soap substitute.
Can be used for existing patients if switching toExocream/Zerocream is not acceptable to the patient. Specialist is defined by the APC as a clinician who has undertaken an appropriate formal qualification or recognised training programme within the described area of practice and has a working experience and knowledge within a speciality area The training was provided by Angela Turnbull to staff attending a wider wound care training programme in the Trust. The session provided staff with current, up to date knowledge on recognising and preventing MASD.