Moisturizing

Moisturizing

Dry skin is more likely to breakdown and is more easily injured from friction1. It should be managed with moisturizers such as:

Sensi-Care® Moisturizing Body Cream Aloe Vesta® Skin Conditioner

MOISTURIZING GUIDELINES

  • Disposable nonsterile gloves
  • or
Moisturizing: Supplies

 
  1. Check skin. Document any changes (redness, cracks, fissures).
  2. Apply or to dry, cracked, or chafed skin. Use small amounts and massage gently and thoroughly into skin.
    • Do not massage stage 1 pressure ulcers (nonblanching hyperemia). This avoids additional trauma to compromised skin.
    • Do not apply between toes or in skin folds, where moisture may get trapped and cause maceration.
  3. Educate resident/caregiver on the importance of fluid intake and the need to reapply a skin conditioner/moisturizing cream daily.
  4. Discard disposable items in a plastic trash bag and secure.
  5. Document findings, and update care plan.

Refer to product labeling for complete Directions for Use.

 
 

References [+]

  1. Clinical Practice Guideline Number 3: Pressure Ulcers in Adults: Prediction and Prevention. Rockville, Md: US Dept of Health and Human Services, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research; 1992. AHCPR publication 92-0047.

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