Wound Care Plan

Incontinence Assoicated Dermatitis (Category 1 – Red But skin intact)

Last Updated
19 May 2025

Quick Overview

Reference ID Number: TWS-WCP-83

Categories

Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

Treatment Goals

To maintain skin integrity

Aim of Dressing

To protect erosion of the epidermis by nourishing and protecting the skin from fecal matter and urine.

Frequency of Dressing Change

Everyday

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    The wound care products being currently used are a suggestion ONLY. They do not take into account your patient's individual needs which you must assess. No funding from medical companies has been provided and wound care products are chosen on their merit and what is available on the NSW Health State Wound Care Contract. Where an exact brand name product is not available we suggest you review the alternative tab or use another wound care product from its category eg. Hydrofibre

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    Care Plans

    Patient has IAD

    Patient has been incontinent and some erythema has become present around the anus, sacral or even the upper thighs.

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    Step 1

    Clean the affected area

    Thoroughly clean the affected area. This could mean a shower, bed bath with some pH neutral soap or soap free wash
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    Step 2

    Apply Comfort Barrier wipes

    Apply Sage Comfort Barrier Wipes
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    Step 3

    Repeat

    After each bout of incontinence clean the area again. This could just be using warm clothes with a small amount of soap and dried thoroughly.
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