LBF 100g Barrier Cream

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The LBF® Sterile Barrier Film Range (CliniMed) uses healthcare-grade silicones to protect both intact and injured skin from moisture, such as from wound exudate or other fluids, as well as from friction, shear, and medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI). The LBF® Barrier Cream (CliniMed) provides an effective barrier to protect intact skin from the harmful effects of bodily fluids, such as stoma output and excessive perspiration. Other first line options are Epimax ®ointment and Liquid & white soft paraffin ointment (Fifty:50®).

Agreed GREY non formulary for NEW PATIENTS (APC Jan 2020). Other creams available as soap substitutes and leave on emollients. Apply a smooth, uniform coating of film over the intended area, whilst moving the spray in a sweeping motion. Turning and repositioning – This helps relieve pressure on specific parts of the body. We might suggest turning your child over or repositioning their arms and legs. In hospital, we aim to move your child every two hours or more frequently if needed. We will discuss how often to move your child at home and the best ways of doing this. There will be times when moving your child is not an option, but we will explain if this is the case. within each trust. ULHT and LPFT reserve the right to determine whether or not RED drugs will be used within their trusts. RED classification

Foam applicator 1ml or 3ml available from NHS Supply Chain at SFH and NUH (or also Pharmacy at SFH)- Cavilon 1ml applicator is replaced by Cutimed Protect 1ml applicator. MHRA Drug safety Update - Paraffin-based skin emollients on dressings or clothing: fire risk - April 2016 Eucerin ®UreaRepair Plus lotion can be used if lotion required however it has been registered as ‘cosmetic’ rather than as medicines which means that it is notavailable on prescription. Medicines that should be initiated by a specialist and prescribed by primary care prescribers only under a shared care protocol. Prior agreement must be obtained by the specialist from the primary care provider before prescribing responsibility is transferred.

Not in Nottinghamshire emollient formulary. Use alternative if a leave on emollient is required -see formulary for options. Epimax ® original cream - First line option for moderately dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Zerobase ®, Cetraben ® and Diprobase ®. This will signify that a product is not recommended for prescribing in both primary and secondary care. All new

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CliniMed distributes a wide range of skin barrier creams and films, dressing removalsprays, sterile medical adhesive removers and activated charcoal wound dressings. First line - ImuDERM ® emollient. 5% urea (500g pump dispenser, CliniSupplies Ltd). Recommended for additional use as soap substitute. It uses silicones to create an easy to apply barrier to protect skin. Will LBF Sterile Barrier Film sting my skin?

Use in confirmed staphylococcal infection e.g. recurrent folliculitis and impetiginised eczema as per Notts Emollient Formulary. At SFH if needed for other uses eg for lips, then use yellow soft paraffin, available from NHS supplies.Proshield barrier cream, LBF barrier cream and Cavilon are the three productsthat are recommended for use within the community through the Lincolnshire Joint Formulary: Third line gel for moderately dry skin if Isomol ® and Aproderm ® are not tolerated as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Grey / Non-Formulary (undergoing assessment): Work is ongoing and will be reviewed at a future APC meeting. Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Balanced diet – Eating and drinking are especially important for those at risk of developing a pressure ulcer. A good balanced diet and hydrating fluids will increase skin integrity. If your child is on a special feeds or under the care of a dietitian, they will be able to advise you about keeping your child’s diet healthy. This will signify that a product has been approved for use within secondary or tertiary care, or by a primary care hosted specialist serviceMedicines that should be initiated by a specialist and prescribed by primary care prescribers only under a shared care protocol, once the patient has been stabilised.