Askina® Barrier Film
Breathable skin barrier
Askina® Barrier Film is a rapid drying, transparent, breathable skin barrier used for the protection of intact or damaged skin from urine, faeces, tape trauma and friction. It is completely sting free.
Advantages
- Rapid drying in < 30s
- Transparent: allows visual control
- Cost effective: offers 3 days protection
- Easy to remove
- Improves the adhesiveness of dressings and fixation tapes
- Does not interfere with the adhesiveness of stoma appliances
Indication
- Can be used on intact or damaged skin
- Prevention against skin breakdown caused by friction or moisture
- Protection of the skin at risk from maceration and excoriation
- Protection of newlyformed skin against secondary breakdown
Acts as a protective barrier:
- Against irritation from bodily fluids
- For sensitive and fragile skin
- Under adhesive dressings to reduce disruption to newly healing tissue
- For damaged skin
- For skin tears
- To protect periwound and peristomal areas
- For small cuts and tears
- At fixation sites for drainage tubes and external catheters.
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