Smith & Nephew Skin Prep Protectants

Why choose Smith and Nephew Skin Prep Protectants?

• Applies easily, even on awkward areas such as knees, elbows and heels
• Removes easily using skin cleanser or soap and water, so unsanitary residue is not left in or around the wound area
• Fast and easy to use, only one coat is required, so less product is used per application
• Smith nephew skin prep allows skin to "breathe" so tapes and films adhere better
• Moves naturally with patient skin and would not crack or peel
• May increase intervals between dressing changes
• Pediatrician tested

What to buy with Skin Prep Protectant

• Smith & Nephew Dermal Wound Cleanser
• Smith & Nephew Secura Moisturizing Cream
• Smith & Nephew Secura Personal Cleanser

When to use Smith and Nephew Skin Prep?

• Apply as a coating to prepare the skin for adhesives
• For skin attachment sites: drainage tubes, external catheters, surrounding ostomy sites and other adhesive dressings 
• Provides a protective interface that may reduce friction during the removal of tape
• May reduce irritation from contact with body wastes and stoma fluid
• For use in sensitive stoma areas as a skin protectant
• Form a protective film on the skin which may reduce exposure to urine and feces
• Note: Skin Prep should only be used on intact skin

How to use Skin-Prep Protective Barrier Wipes or Spray?

How to apply Skin Prep Liquid Film Forming Protective Barrier?

1. The skin should be clean and dry prior to the application of Skin Prep.
2. Apply a uniform coating over the entire area you wish to protect, i.e., around the stoma, underdressing, catheter site, etc.
3. Skin Prep will dry in approximately 30 seconds. If you miss an area you intended to cover, wait until the original area of application has dried, then reapply to the missed area.
4. For maximum protection, an optional second coating of Skin Prep protectants may be applied and allowed to dry before covering the area with dressing or other adhesive product.
5. If Skin Prep is applied to an area with skin folds or other skin-to-skin contact, make sure that skin-contacts areas are separated to allow the coating to thoroughly dry before returning to normal position.

How to remove Skin-Prep Protectants?

1. The removal of adhesive products may also remove Skin Prep. Reapplication is necessary any time that adhesive products are changed.
2. Removal of Skin Prep is not necessary before reapplication. Clean and dry the area and apply fresh Skin Prep Wipes or Spray as directed above.

Precautions:

• For external use only
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Avoid contact with eyes
• In the case of accidental contact, flush eyes well with water
• Do not apply directly to open wounds or in deep puncture wounds
• Should redness or other signs of irritation appear, discontinue use