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Compromised Skin
Compromised skin is tissue exposed to potential injury or tissue that is in a weakened condition (e.g., dry, thin).
Goals of Care: Maintain intact skin and improve tissue tolerance.
Wound and Skin Care Objectives: Cleanse and moisturise skin and protect tissue.
Compromised Skin
CRACKED? MACERATED? INDURATED? WARM? COLOUR CHANGE (E.G., ERYTHEMA, ASHY, ECCHYMOSIS, BRUISED)
Cleanse intact skin: Nondetergent skin cleanser
Moisturise intact skin: Moisturiser (cream or ointment)
Protect intact skin: 3-in-1 cleanser, moisturiser and protectant, skin sealant, transparent film, thin hydrocolloid, thin foam, heel and elbow protector, orthotic device
HOLLISTER PRODUCTS FOR IMPROVED OUTCOMES
  • Restore Cleanser & Moisturizer*
  • Hollister Skin Cleanser
  • Restore DimethiCreme*
  • Hollister Skin Conditioning Creme
  • Hollister Moisture Barrier Ointment*
  • Hollister Skin Gel
  • Restore Extra Thin Hydrocolloid
  • EpiFlex Heel and Elbow Protectors*
* Not available in Australia or New Zealand
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