Features of Cavilon Fragrance Free Moisture Barrier
- Provides Patient Comfort: Moisturizes as it protects skin against incontinence-associated dermatitis
- Long Lasting: Resists wash-off and requires fewer applications than typical moisture barriers, saving time and effort
- Allows Adhesives to Adhere: Vanishes into the skin, allowing tapes and dressings to adhere
- Does not clog briefs or diapers
- Clinically Proven Protection: Offers skin protection and comfort
- Moisturize severely dry skin
- Concentrated, long-lasting protection against incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)
- Help prevent breakdown caused by regular exposure to urine and stool
- This moisture barrier cream is compatible with CHG
- Can be used with dressings and tapes
What to buy with 3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream
- 3M Wound Cleanser
- 3M Transpore Surgical Tape
- 3M Medipore Dress-It Pre-Cut Dressing Cover
How to use Cavilon Barrier Cream?
Step 1: Gather supplies
- A pH-balanced skin cleanser
- 3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream
- Soft cloth(s)
- Absorbent product (e.g., brief or pad)
- Gloves
Step 2: Remove the soiled brief or pad
Step 3: Cleanse and dry skin
- Moisten cloth with skin cleanser
- Spray skin with cleanser, then wipe the skin with a moistened cloth to remove soil
- Repeat as needed until the skin is clean. Rinsing is not required for Cavilon No-Rinse Skin Cleanser
- For other skin cleansers, rinse if required per cleanser directions
- Dry skin thoroughly. Make sure the skin is clean and dry before going to Step 4
Step 4: Apply cream to skin
- Squeeze a small amount of 3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream into the palm or on the fingertips of a gloved hand. Avoid using too much
- Apply Cavilon Barrier Cream to all skin areas exposed to urine or stool. Gently massage the cream into the skin until it disappears.
- Reapply at the first incontinent episode during the day shift, if there are 3 or fewer incontinent episodes per 24 hours
- Reapply at the first incontinent episode at the beginning of each shift, if there are more than 3 incontinent episodes per 24 hours
Step 5: Apply a clean absorbent product
Step 6: Document Care
- Report skin breakdowns such as redness, rash, or ulceration
- Consider the influence of friction or pressure if the area is over a bony prominence
Warnings:
- For external use only
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition worsens, symptoms last more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days
- Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, serious burns
- Keep out of the reach of children
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
3M Cavilon Cream User Manuals
- 3M Cavilon Barrier Cream Skin Care Instructions
- 3M Moisture Creams FAQs
- Cavilon Moisture Barriers Sell Sheet
