3M™ Cavilon™ Professional Skin Care Solutions

We at 3M know patient comfort and satisfaction is of utmost importance and we devote our days to developing smart skin care solutions to protect and maintain the skin from conditions ranging from Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and MARSI to Periwound protection.

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Due to aging or diseases, the condition and defense mechanism of the skin of some aged people deteriorates to a state weaker and more vulnerable than that of infants.

People who are bed-ridden or with continence may use adult diapers or briefs to contain urine and stool. However, the skin will break down due to the alkalinity, enzymes, ammonia and moisture of the urine and stool inside the diapers or briefs.

Invisible damage develops when the skin is persistently attacked by irritants, or soaked in extra moisture. The damage gets worse whenever the skin is rubbed while cleaning, or is covered by cleansers or moisturizers of accumulating ingredients or inappropriate pH values.

Eventually, diaper rash or vaginal/perineal skin irritation comes one after the other. Some people may even suffer from IAD or pressure ulceration that causes big wounds. The wounds wrapped inside the diapers or briefs will get worse, become larger and with pus.

To protect against skin breakdown and maintain the living quality of your loved one, it is necessary to clean and protect the skin properly.

Supported by 3M, Wound International gathered 20 IAD experts to review knowledge deficits in IAD and to advance best practice principles to address these gaps. Key topics included:
- Risk Assessment of IAD
- The role of IAD in pressure ulcer development
- Assessment and categorization of IAD
- Development of a severity-based approach to treatment
- Principles of choosing and using IAD products
- IAD prevention & management strategies
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Understanding Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and the Connection to Pressure Ulcers

Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) affects patients in both acute and long-term care settings. This skin-damage condition is associated with exposure to urine or stool. Patients experience considerable discomfort and the condition can be difficult, time consuming, and expensive to treat. IAD is a significant worldwide health challenge and is a commonly accepted risk factor for pressure ulcer development¹.

We, at 3M, partnered with Wounds International to convene a panel of experts to draft evidence-based best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating IAD. This panel’s published work specifically addressed the importance of establishing a globally-accepted skin care protocol.

Access your copy of Moving Prevention Forward: Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Best Practice Principles (PDF, 874 KB)

Curious how 3M™ Cavilon™ Skin Care Solutions can help your patients? Read more here.

Explore the impact of IAD in both the acute setting and long term care environemnt.

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1. Beeckman D et al. Proceedings of the Global IAD Expert Panel. Incontinence associated dermatitis: moving prevention forward. Wounds International 2015 External

3M Award for Excellence in Skin Safety

3M Award for Excellence in Skin Safety is an annual award, co-sponsored with the WOCN Society, that recognizes and celebrates leading healthcare facilities that have implemented a patient care program resulting in sustained or improved skin integrity and maintenance. Learn how previous winners implemented new protocols that were comprehensive, accessible, and user-friendly. Call for entries for this fifth annual award will open in January 2016.

Learn more about the 3M Skin Safety Award

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3M™ Cavilon™ Skin Care Products provide a proactive approach to total skin health. Our skin care product line seeks to help prevent skin breakdown before it happens, protect at-risk skin and encourage the maintenance of healthy, intact skin.

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3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film for Skin Protection

3M has more than 70 pieces of clinical evidence supporting the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film—more evidence than any other moisture barrier or barrier film.

One study compared the durability of four barrier film products and found after 72 hours of wear, Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film was more than twice as effective at preventing wash-off and wear-off of a marker substance from the skin compared to Medline Sureprep® No-Sting Skin Protectant.²

Read the full study: A comparison of the durability of four barrier film products over a 72 hour period on human volunteers

Read Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film clinical evidence summary (PDF, 781 KB)

2. A comparison of the durability of four barrier film products over a 72 hour period on human volunteers. Houser T, Grove GL, Zerweck C, Poster presentation at the Clinical Symposium for Advances in Skin and Wound Care (CSASWC); 2010.

3M™ Cavilon™ Durable Barrier Cream for Skin Damage Prevention

Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream is a unique formula that provides a breathable barrier to promote skin health in patients at risk for skin damage. Request a complimentary sample of Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream.

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Read Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream clinical evidence summary (PDF, 531 KB)

3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film for Protection from MARSI

Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries (MARSI) can be a serious complication that can be prevented and managed. MARSI occurs across all care settings and age groups yet these injuries do not have to considered an inevitable outcome of patient care. At 3M we provide solutions for preventing and managing a patient’s skin injury including skin tears.

Learn more about MARSI and products to help in the prevention of MARSI