Perineal washcloths. (Product Spotlight).Sage Products' Comfort Personal Cleansing[TM] line has extended its product line for incontinence care to include Comfort Shield [TM] with dimethicone and microfine zinc oxide zinc oxide, chemical compound, ZnO, that is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in acids or alkalies. It occurs as white hexagonal crystals or a white powder commonly known as zinc white. , which offers one-step perineal perineal /peri·ne·al/ (-ne´al) pertaining to the perineum. Perineal The diamond-shaped region of the body between the pubic arch and the anus. cleansing, moisturizing, deodorizing, treatment and barrier protection. Like the original Comfort Shield, it uses Sage's convenient washcloth delivery system, with the dual-barrier protection of microfine zinc oxide and dimethicone. Microfine zinc oxide is virtually transparent, making future skin assessment easier without removing the barrier. This can help reduce the risk of skin tears caused by abrasive abrasive, material used to grind, smooth, cut, or polish another substance. Natural abrasives include sand, pumice, corundum, and ground quartz. Carborundum (silicon carbide) and alumina (aluminum oxide) are important synthetically produced abrasives. scrubbing with rough, laundered washcloths. Formulated with 6% microfine zinc oxide and 3% dimethicone, the product helps treat and prevent perineal dermatitis dermatitis (dûr'mətī`tĭs), nonspecific irritation of the skin. The causative agent may be a bacterium, fungus, or parasite; it can also be a foreign substance, known as an allergen. by sealing out wetness and protecting against minor skin irritation skin irritation, n reaction to a particular irritant that results in inflammation of the skin and itchiness. . Comfort Shield is available in single-use packs of three 8.5" x 9" washcloths and single-use packs of three 8.5" x 6" washcloths. The cloths can be used at room temperature or warmed in Sage-provided microwaves or warmers. CIRCLE 81 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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