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INCONTINENCE
           ASSOCIATED SKIN DAMAGE















     Most people wearing HARTMANN pads benefit from the Active Skin Protection
           these pads provide. But for those who suffer from IASD or are faecally
                                     incontinent, extra care is needed.



    Clinical appearance of IASD (Incontinence Associated Skin Damage)
    • Bright red to subtle red in persons with darker skin tones

    • Irritated skin blancheable erythema
    • Diffuse edges or superficial spots
    • No necrotic tissue
    • Minimal to no exudate

    • Superficial in depth



    Clinical indicators
    • Incontinence
    • Burning, itchy, painful skin in the perianal region




    Prevention and IASD treatment options
    • Protect the skin with Menalind Skin Protection Cream/Foam
    • If faecally incontinent, change pad immediately

    • Change continence pad as indicated
    • If break in skin, address the needs of
      the wound
                                                       Ask for your
                                                   FREE SAMPLES

                                                   of the Menalind Skin
                                                    Protection Cream








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