The Science of Advanced Skin Protection

(SPEECH) [MUSIC PLAYING] (DESCRIPTION) Logo, 3M. Text, Cavilon Skin Care Solutions. 3M Cavilon, Advanced Skin Protectant. Application Technique Demonstration. (SPEECH) 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant application technique demonstration. Always follow facility requirements for infection control procedures, including handwashing and glove changes. (DESCRIPTION) 3M Cavilon supplies on a surface. A gloved hand points at each item. (SPEECH) Before you begin, set up your supplies on a clean surface. You will need the following items-- 3M Cavilon No-Rinse Skin Cleanser, several non-limiting soft cloths, 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant, and two to three pairs of exam gloves. (DESCRIPTION) A person in protective gloves and a scrub opens the product beside a hospital bed. A patient is in the bed under the sheets. (SPEECH) Next, open the package of 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant and leave it in the plastic pouch. Pre-moisten several wipes with the cleanser so you don't have to touch the bottle once your gloves become soiled. Alternatively, if you are using a bathing and cleansing wipe, you can remove several wipes from the package. Next, position the patient on their side. Expose the skin adequately for cleansing, but try to keep the patient covered as much as possible for warmth and dignity. (DESCRIPTION) Pushes aside the covers and clothing of the patient and exposes their rear end. (SPEECH) If there is a lot of liquid stool, isolate it with either the soiled brief or the underpad before cleansing. (DESCRIPTION) The nurse cleanses the area and spreads the skin apart to clean. (SPEECH) Cleanse the skin thoroughly and gently with 3M Cavilon No-Rinse Skin Cleanser. If areas of denudement are present, excess serous or serosanguineous drainage may be blotted with a gauze pad if necessary. Make sure you remove all stool from the skin. If this is the first time 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant is applied, you'll need to remove all previously applied barrier ointment or paste from the skin. Gently dry areas of intact skin if needed. Again, if the affected area is severely damaged and the skin surface is quite wet, you can gently blot excess moisture with a dry, soft, non-linting cloth or a gauze pad if necessary. After cleansing, change your gloves. This step is especially important if you have cleaned up a large amount of stool so that you don't transfer soil to the skin protectant. Now you're ready to apply the product. Pick up and grasp the applicator and place your thumb at the end of the lever. While aiming the sponge end of the applicator downward, firmly depress the lever to break the internal ampoule. You will hear a snapping or popping noise when the ampoule breaks. Keep the applicator pointed in a downward position for approximately 10 seconds to allow fluid to flow into the foam sponge. The fluid flows by gravity, so it's not necessary to maintain pressure on the lever. (DESCRIPTION) A circular wet portion of the sponge. (SPEECH) Notice that it's normal for the fluid to not completely saturate the foam sponge all the way to the edges. Now you're ready to apply 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant. Gently wipe the foam sponge across the affected area. Use a light, even sweeping motion with minimal overlap of the product as you move across the skin. This helps promote the drying of the product on the skin. Avoid wiping wet fluid over areas that have not yet completely dried. There is no need to push down on the applicator during application. Additional pressure is not needed and can result in excessive wetness or pooling of fluid. To facilitate easy application, the applicator may be used in any direction. Apply the protectant to damaged areas of the skin as well as any areas of intact skin that could be exposed to stool or urine and are at risk for damage. Allow the area to dry for at least 30 seconds. If an area of skin is missed, wait until the fluid has dried completely before applying additional product. Each applicator will cover approximately 100 square inches or an area of about 10 by 10 inches. For larger patients, you may need more than one applicator. If the protectant is applied within a skin fold or an area of skin-to-skin contact, such as a gluteal cleft or groin fold, separate the skin surfaces to allow the fluid to dry completely for at least 30 seconds before allowing the skin to return to the normal position. If you're applying an adhesive dressing or tape over the skin protectant, make sure you allow the product to dry for at least one minute before applying the adhesive product. Cleanse the affected area promptly after every incontinent episode and as needed. 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant is waterproof and not removed by routine cleansing. The film will wear off and does not require removal. However, in the event you must remove the product, use an adhesive remover that contains hexamethyldisilazane, or HMDS. It is advisable to use an adhesive remover containing HMDS any time you remove an adhesive dressing or tape from an area that has been covered with 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant. It is recommended to reapply 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant two to three times per week. (DESCRIPTION) A row of squares labeled as such, SMTWTFS. (SPEECH) For best results, create an application schedule, such as a Monday, Thursday, or Tuesday, Friday for two-time per-week application, or Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday for three-time per-week application. More frequent application can result in product buildup on the skin. (DESCRIPTION) Text, Thank you for using 3M Products. Refer to the Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant product insert for additional information regarding Contraindications, Precautions and Warnings For more information. Consult the package insert provided in each box. Visit 3M.com/medical. Call 1.800.228.3957 to contact your sales representative (SPEECH) This concludes our demonstration of the application technique for 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant. Please contact your 3 sales representative with questions about the product. Thank you for watching. [MUSIC PLAYING] (DESCRIPTION) Logo, 3M, Science Applied to Life.