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J Scardillo

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PubMed1999

Successfully managing incontinence-related irritant dermatitis across the lifespan.

The management of irritant dermatitis caused by incontinence is not always an easy patient care problem to solve. A brief review of the literature demonstrated that irritant dermatitis from body fluids is either not an issue in the healthcare arena or that only a few individuals have recognized it as a healthcare concern. Many products are used to treat this type of dermatitis, yet this can be a very challenging problem for the clinician and painful problem for the patient. It is imperative for healthcare providers to be aware of the effects of stool and urine on the skin, how products interact with body waste, and how to manage this problem properly.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1998

Latex allergy and the WOC nurse: a review of the literature.

The WOC nurse is familiar with products used to manage skin care. Latex sensitivity and allergy is becoming epidemic in the United States and is being studied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) because of its life-threatening consequences. Education and prevention from further exposure must be addressed by health care workers. With the wealth of information on manufactures and their products, and a basic understanding of cellular immunology, the WOC nurse can facilitate the move toward either a latex-free or latex-safe environment for patients and health care staff.

Gloves, Surgical↗