“When it comes to the question of skin, we have so many answers…”

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3M™ Cavilon™ Durable Barrier Cream

Prevents skin breakdown associated with incontinence whilst moisturisingthe skin, offering long-lasting protection for intact or at-risk skin

3 opportunities for prevention

An effective barrier– Prevents skin breakdown associated with incontinence and

other bodily fluids

An effective moisturiser– Moisturises and replenishes severely dry skin without affecting

tape and dressing adhesion

Easily absorbed– A durable skin barrier that doesn’t block incontinence pads2

Apply every 3rd wash:

Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream only needs to be re-applied afterevery 3rd incontinent episode.(When using as a moisturiser re-apply daily or as required)

Available in 3 formats:

92g tube, 28g tube, 2g sachet

Effective in reducing incontinence dermatitis3

Proven to reduce incontinencedermatitis and associated witha significant decrease in grade Ipressure ulcers when used aspart of a skin care protocol3

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3 opportunities for protection

Against friction damage

– Friction from sheets and clothing, prostheses

Against adhesive damage

– Skin stripping under tapes and dressings

From bodily fluids (wound exudate, faeces, urine, saliva, sweat)

– Treatment of excoriation and incontinence dermatitis,protection of periwound and peristomal skin,between skin folds

Available in 3 formats:

1ml sterile, single-use foam applicator

3ml sterile, single-use foam applicator

28ml pump-action spray

Offers superior skin protection

3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film

Protects skin by forming a breathable film which lasts for up to 3 days,making it ideal for treating sore, broken skin.

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Cavilon No Sting Barrier FIlm

SkinSafe™

LBF™

No barrier

Proven to provide significantly superiorskin protection when tested againstother barrier films1

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Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film and Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream

Head/faceProtection against friction or rubbing on earswith No Sting Barrier Film

Protect skin from bodily fluids or tape strippingwith No Sting Barrier Film

Use No Sting Barrier Film to protect macerationon skin around mouth, caused by dribbling

No Sting Barrier Film can protect skin aroundfacial wounds

ChestUse No Sting Barrier Film in between skin foldsto protect against chafing and soreness

Use No Sting Barrier Film foam applicators toprotect peri-wound area of fungating wounds

CrotchProtect sore areas or skin folds with No Sting Barrier Film

Use No Sting Barrier Film under penile sheathsto protect from urine and prevent irritation andmaceration

HandsUse Durable Barrier Cream to moisturise dry, chafed hands

Lower limbsNo Sting Barrier Film can protect againstsoreness and chafing caused by limb prostheses

Protect the skin directly around leg ulcers withNo Sting Barrier Film foam applicators

Moisturise dry skin and varicose eczema withDurable Barrier Cream

No Sting Barrier Film can protect againstmaceration under compression bandaging

No Sting Barrier Film can protect againstdamage from adhesive dressings

Ankles/feetProtect against abrasion or rubbing fromfootwear with No Sting Barrier Film

Podiatry – No Sting Barrier Film can be used to protect skin around highly exuding wounds

Protect peri-wound area of heel pressure ulcerswith No Sting Barrier Film foam applicators

Neck/throatUse No Sting Barrier Film to protect area aroundtracheotomy sites

No Sting Barrier Film can secure tapes or protectskin against adhesives in IV dressings

AbdominalUse No Sting Barrier Film to prevent peri-woundareas from becoming macerated or inflamed

Use No Sting Barrier Film foam applicatorsaround PEG sites to protect from digestive fluids

Use No Sting Barrier Film foam applicators to protect peri-stomal areas from soreness orbreakdown (will not interfere with the adhesion of stoma bags/flanges)

Sacral areaUse No Sting Barrier Film foam applicators toprotect peri-wound area of sacral pressure ulcersand extend dressing wear time

BottomUse Durable Barrier Cream on intact or irritated skin to prevent breakdown caused by incontinence

No Sting Barrier Film can help to treatincontinence dermatitis

Use No Sting Barrier Film to protect againstfriction damage

No Sting Barrier Film can protect against peri-wound maceration of pressure ulcers

Application guide

“How do I decide which Cavilon product is best for my patient?”

Use Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film to protect and treat sore or broken skin and also around wounds for long-lasting protection

Use Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream to prevent intact and at-risk skin from damage caused by bodily fluids. If skin is sore and broken protectwith Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film

“It’s good, but aren’t there cheaper alternatives?”Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film

Proven long lasting protection compared with other barrier films

Typical daily cost:

1ml foam applicators – 33p per day*

28ml pump-action spray – from as little as 19p per application**

* Cost based on Jan 05 Drug Tariff price for 1ml foam applicator, offering 3 days protection for incontinent patients4

** Cost based on Jan 05 Drug Tariff price for 28ml pump spray. 140 squirts per spray bottle and 4 sprays per application4

Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream

Typical daily cost:

From as little as 17p per application†

Use sparingly – apply in pea-sized amounts until desired area is covered, as a little goes a long way

Re-apply after every third incontinent episode

† Cost based on Jan 05 Drug Tariff price for 92g tube, 2g per application4

“Where can I find out more?”

Visit www.cavilon.co.uk

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3 important questions that nurses ask...

To find out more about Cavilon Skin CareProducts contact us via www.cavilon.co.ukor call 0800 616066 (answer phone).

3M and Cavilon are trademarks of the 3M Company. © 3M Health Care Limited 2005Date of preparation: February 2005 GF245

3M Health Care Limited

3M House, Morley Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 1EP 3M House, Adelphi Centre, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Ordering information

Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film

Available on Drug Tariff Part IXC, Skin Fillers and Protectives:

3M code Description Size Presentation Link codes PIP codes Prosper codes

3343P No Sting Barrier Film 1ml 5 Applicators CAV16U 252-8941 003756Foam Applicator per box

3345P No Sting Barrier Film 3ml 5 Applicators CAV17Q 252-8958 003764Foam Applicator per box

3346P No Sting Barrier Film 28ml 1 bottle CAV14F 252-8966 003772Pump Spray per box

Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream

Available on Drug Tariff Part IXC, Skin Fillers and Protectives:

3M code Description Size Presentation Link codes PIP codes Prosper codes

3392E Durable Barrier Cream 92g per 1 tube CAV20C 277-1079 084020tube per box

3391E Durable Barrier Cream 28g per 1 tube CAV22R 301-7480 117903tube per box

3392S Durable Barrier Cream 2g per 20 sachets CAV21V 288-2272 076422sachet per box

References:

1. Issberner K, Schuren J. A comparative study of the skin protectantperformance of five barrier films. Data on file, 3M Health Care.

2. Hart, J. Assessment of the incontinence pad blocking potential of 3M™ Cavilon™ Durable Barrier Cream compared with Sudocrem™

and Zinc and Castor Oil. Nursing Scotland. July/August 2002.

3. Bale, S.The benefits of implementing a new skin care protocol innursing homes. Journal of Tissue Viability,Vol 14, No. 2. April 2004.

4. Drug Tariff, January 2005. National Health Service England and Wales.TSO: London.

Sudocrem is a trademark of Forest Laboratories UK Ltd.SkinSafe is a trademark of Opus Healthcare Ltd.LBF is a trademark of CliniMed Limited.