Wound Care
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260 WOC nurses highly value skin integrity, and much of our practice is dedicated to the prevention of skin breakdown and the treatment of persons with altered skin integrity. WOC nursing practice incorporates detailed knowledge of the characteristics of wound and skin care products; however, often it is persons with less expertise in skin care who select the products that many health care facilities use for skin cleansing. Whether a skin cleanser is intended for routine hand washing or general bathing, an understanding of the various formulations and ingredients of cleansers is essential for appropriate product selection. These considerations affect compliance with handwashing policies, nosocomial infection rates, and the integrity of the skin of all persons using the cleanser. This article reviews the formulations of commonly used skin cleansers and provides implications for their use in clinical practice.
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