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FIRST AID Sensitive to special skin needs Fragile and compromised skin has special needs when it comes to adhesive dressings and fixation. The Leukoplast Skin Sensitive Range may offer the perfect solution. The soft silicone adhesive ensures secure fixation and atraumatic removal, giving reliable adhesion with low impact on fragile and compromised skin while also protecting skin integrity. The Essity Skin Sensitive range is said to be suitable for the elderly, infants, patients on certain medications and patients requiring frequent dressing changes. RRP: Contact your local Essity representative. Stockist inquiries: 1300 276 633. Visit: leukoplast.com/leukoplast-home.html EXPAND YOUR RANGE 51 Mask up for friction easing Opsite Flexifix Gentle is a transparent adhesive film designed to protect the skin from friction. The silicone adhesive on Flexifix Gentle is suitable for use on fragile skin1 and sensitive skin, such as around the face, especially the eyes and nose. The silicone adhesive allows for the lifting and repositioning of the film without losing adherence.2 Opsite Flexifix Gentle is conformable3 and can be cut to size.4 References 1. Rafter L, Reynolds T, Rafter M. ‘An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings’. Wounds UK, 2016; 12 (2): 70-78. 2. Smith & Nephew, 2008. Allevyn Gentle Border dressings assessment in terms of retention on thighs. HVT046. Internal report. GMCA-DOF/04. 3. Smith & Nephew, 2014. Opsite Flexifix Gentle. Physical testing. Internal report. DS/14/004/R. 4. Smith & Nephew, 2012.Usability study of Flexifix Gentle in comparison with Flexifix. Internal report. W11429/R9. RRP: Opsite Flexifix Gentle, 5cm x 1m, $15.75, 10cm x 1m, $23.99. Stockist inquiries: H’CareAUS-PSSR@ smith-nephew.com Visit: smith-nephew.com • • • • • As a hand sanitiser, Isocol is said to kill germs on the skin with no water, no mess and no fuss. When it comes to pimples and spots, the brand says the 64 per cent isopropyl alcohol solution sanitises the skin around the area of the pimple or spot, which may help to reduce the chance of skin infections caused by surface bacteria. Rubbing out the germs Australian made and owned, Isocol Rubbing Alcohol is marketed as an effective antiseptic, cleanser and freshener all in one bottle. Claimed benefits include: 64 per cent isopropyl alcohol. Antiseptic. Kills germs on the skin. Cleans hands without water. Australian made and owned. RRP: Isocol on-the-go spray 75ml, $5.99, 345ml at-home bottle, $11.69. Stockist inquiries: 02 8878 9777 (Pharmabroker). Visit: isocol.com.au RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • MAR 2021