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Reynard 5 in 1Incontinence Wipes

Single-patient, single use products minimise cross-infection risk

cleansing…moisturising…deodorising…anti-microbial…barrier protection

Introduction

Traditional incontinence care can be¡ fussy and time-consuming for the carer¡ uncomfortable for the patient¡ infection spreading in healthcare environments

Reynard Incontinence Wipes have been developed to o ease the carer’s loado be kinder for the patient o and reduce the risk of cross-infection

Traditional continence care

o Bowls of watero Soapo Cleansing foamso Dry wipeso Flannelso Barrier creamso Moisturisers

How many of the following products have you had to use in the last six months?

Traditional continence care II

o How long does it take?

o What is your hospital policy for single patient use of creams, lotions and spray foams?

o How do you dispose of the empty canisters?

o Who washes out the bowl?

o Are communal cleansing foams and creams being used?

Cross-infection – the risks

o Spray foam canisters were identified as being contaminated with bacteria, including MRSA which resulted in three patients contracting the same strain of MRSA*

o Outbreaks of infection have been associated with the communal use of creams and lotions.*

o Even single-patient canisters may lead to recontamination of the patient.*

*”MRSA: false economy may lead to dangerous practices”, Carmel Edwards, NTPlus September 2001

How frequently have you heard of patients contracting something they did not go in with?

Reynard Incontinence Wipes have been developed to:

Cleanseo No soap, no lanolin, no alcoholo pH-balanced for healthy skin

Moisturiseo To improve skin integrity and well-beingo No need for additional moisturisers

Deodoriseo Leaves the skin feeling fresh and clean

Provide anti-microbial protection o Effective against a wide range of common pathogenso Removes bacteria from the skin that can cause infection, odours and skin

damageAnd give barrier protection

o Forms a protective layer on the skin to block out unwanted moistureo Helps improve skin conditions associated with incontinence

Reynard Incontinence Wipes have been:

Dermatologically approvedo 48-human patch test results show no irritation whatsoever

Anti-microbial tested o Independent lab tests prove that the Reynard Incontinence Wipes are

effective to BS 1040 against many common pathogens.

Product Specification

Product name : Reynard Incontinence Wipes Product code: RHS 103Description: Five-in-one cleansing wipe

(Cleansing, moisturising, deodorising, anti-microbial and barrier protection)

Pack type: Re-sealable pillow packWipe size: 33 x 22cm Wipes/pack: 25 Packs/case: 12

Summary

Infection controlo Single patient pack o Effective against common bacteria

Kindnesso Will not dry out the skin like some soap and watero Does not contain lanolin or alcohol and is pH-balanced for healthy skin

Convenienceo Pre-moistened wipe ready for use

Cost-effectivenesso 26-55% cheaper than using cleansing foams and wipes

Reduced wastageo Will reduce the disposal of unused lotions, creams and cleansing foams