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Published Jun 16, 2003
Whisper
597 Posts
I am trying to look at the use of Clinisan Emollient Skin Cleansing Foam, and was wondering if anyone else used this, and had ever come across an allergic reaction, All I can find on the net is the companies page, which is a good advert but not that helpfull.
Does anyone know if it is available on prescription?
Thanks
Spaniel gal
67 Posts
hiya whisper we use the stuff by the buckets (or should i say tins)
we use it on patients with eczema, and it hasnt made any one react yet. it is so usefull, cos u spray it on and wipe it off. being in paeds its so good for the children with learning disabilities who still wear nappies and have very large bowel movements
no bowl no water just spray and wipe!!!
Ruby
http://www.andersonmedical.co.uk/personal.htm
http://www.shiloh.co.uk
this sites says
"A skin cleansing foam which contains high levels of emollients and moisturisers. Ideal for cleansing and protecting sensitive, sore, dehydrated or dry skin."
Clinician Skin Cleansing Range
Saving time, money and water is only the start. Clinisan product is a soap substitute with antiseptic and deodorising action. Mild and gentle pH balanced soap ideal for repeated use where alkaline soaps can damage skin tissue. Replaces traditional washing for sensitive skin areas with its mild soap, water repellent emollient and deodorant.
Emollient Skin Cleansing Foam
High levels of emollients and moisturisers for the cleansing and protection of sore, sensitive, dry or damaged skin
http://www.cambridgemedical.net/clinisun.htm
Clinically proven to help maintain the integrity of healthy skin for long term, incontinent patients
For use wherever that little extra care is needed
Protects the incontinent patient from re-wetting
Long acting deodorant
400ml slimline aerosol Price: £4.15/each £48.20/12 aerosol
hope this are of use
lisamct
172 Posts
We trialed (sp?) it at work, I work with adults with complex learning disabilities. Although we didnt have any allergic reactions as such we did have to stop using it as it caused respiritory reactions in our clients with chest problems.
Lisa
I have used it before, and was trying to explain what it is to my mentor (a DN) and she asked me to try and get some info, I researched some of the websites but couldn't find any problems, but I thought there might be some out there.
Thanks for sharing.
Whisper.
could u expand on the prolems, u have got me worried as our patients come in for spinal bracing. so if this causes resp problems it would be nice to know
thanks
We had 3 seperate clients who were affected by it. All ended up with asthmatic type symtoms after we started to use it with them, one lady did suffer from asthma but it was usually triggered by dust/pet hairs ect, we werent even sure that the cilnician was the cause. All the clients involved had severe physical disabilities, scoliosis, and were immobile which didnt give them great respiratory health at times anyway. All the symptoms did go away after we stopped using the clinician so we never used it again. Our trust decided it was too expensive in the end anyway so we never got a chance to try it again.
ok, thanks for the info!
Jonty, RN
30 Posts
Originally posted by Whisper I am trying to look at the use of Clinisan Emollient Skin Cleansing Foam, and was wondering if anyone else used this, and had ever come across an allergic reaction, All I can find on the net is the companies page, which is a good advert but not that helpfull. Does anyone know if it is available on prescription? Thanks Whisper
I work in Neuro Critical Care, we use it extensively as most of our patients develop faecal incontinence. It's used throughout our 1300 bedded hospital and is invaluable in containing anal excoriation. Seems to disseminate faecal soiling with less friction.
Also makes a great shaving foam in times of need!!
Thanks for all the help.
Good_Queen_Bess
276 Posts
We use it and I think it's great stuff. Nice smell, convenient, cheap, quick, clean.
I have now decided to do my EBP essay on clinsan, sot hansk for all the help, I am now up to my eyes in journal articles, so if anyone wants any info, email me and as soon as I ahve it typed up I'll send you a copy of the refference list.
Wondering if this makes me sad, and a geek, but I have decided that I don't really care:)