What is MARSI? Medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) occurs when medical adhesives remove superficial layers of skin, resulting in variable levels of skin damage, such as skin-stripping, tension blisters, skin tears, contact dermatitis.
We have all been challenged in delivering services in social and healthcare throughout the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK. The intense pressures on staffing and resources have also taken their toll on the provision of education.
This module looks at how moisture-associated skin (MASD) damage can occur. It highlights the importance of assessment and classification and how to manage MASD in a structured way. It also explains the structure and functions of the skin.
The delivery of wound care in the current climate is challenging so effective solutions are more important than ever. It is vital that you are aware of the latest products and innovations that have the potential to improve outcomes. This is the first of two modules and focuses on Medi Derma-S for the management of mild to moderate skin damage.
Understanding incontinence. Incontinence is the unintentional leakage of urine, faeces, or both. Studies indicate that there are between three and seven million people with some degree of urinary incontinence in the UK. Prevalence of both urinary and faecal incontinence increases with age.
The S.M.A.R.T. Tool is a simple framework that can be used by nurses and caregivers to ensure comprehensive reporting of MASD (Moisture Associated Skin Damage) in-line with recommendations from NHSi . The resource provides a complete toolkit for recognising severity, source and treatment of MASD.
Medi Derma-S Barrier Film is part of the Total Barrier Protection treatment strategy.
It provides long lasting barrier protection on mild/moderate skin damage. Product Use Video - Sharon Jones | Clinical Nurse Advisor
This guide has been designed to support healthcare professionals protect the skin of those patients who may be ‘at risk’ of developing moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), or those who are currently suffering with this common problem.
Published in the British Journal of Nursing, this article explores how skin damage is caused by moisture and how the use of the S.M.A.R.T. framework can simplify the assessment, classification and management of MASD.
Published in the Wounds UK Journal, Nov 2020 this article explores the management of intertriginous dermatitis (intertrigo) with a Total Barrier Protection™ strategy.
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