Askina
® Barrier Film Swabs are sterile and single packed.Thanks to theswab format theapplication iseasy and can be done very precisely.
As the Askina
® Barrier FilmSpray theswabsare a no sting andrapid drying and provide a breathable skin barrier designed for stoma and wound care use:
To prevent skin breakdown caused byfriction or moisture
- Protection of vulnerable areas: heels, elbows, toes, hips – from the first signs of reddening caused by friction
- Protection of incontinent patients’ skin
To protect skin at risk frommaceration and excoriation
- Periwound skin
- Peristomal area
- Round fixation sites for drainage tubes and external catheters
To maintain the integrity of newly healed skin to stop secondary breakdown
Advantages
Askina® Barrier Film Swabs are easy, sterile, precise and safe to use:
- Completely sting free, can be used on damaged skin
- Rapid drying < 30sec
- Transparent: allows skin control
- Offers 3 days protection
- Easy to remove
- Improves the adhesiveness of dressings and fixation tapes
- Does not reduce the effectiveness of incontinent pads
- Does not interfere with the adhesiveness of stoma appliances
Patient's main benefit in stomacare:
- Less pain during pouch removal