Colwell JC, McNichol L, Boarini North America Wound, Ostomy, and Continence and Enterostomal Therapy Nurses Current Ostomy Care Practice Related to Peristomal Skin Issues.J. of Wound Ostomy & Cont Nurs 2017.

Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film is the original, and only, terpolymer-based alcohol-free barrier film* that helps prevent skin damage before it occurs. barrier against irritation from body fluids. The product may be used on adults, children, and infants over one month Patient Friendly – Alcohol-free, hypoallergenic formula won't sting or irritate skin -- can be used on intact or damaged skinBrennan MR, Milne CT, Agrell-Kann M, Ekholm BP. Clinical Evaluation of a Skin Protectant for the Management of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis: An Open-Label, Nonrandomized, Prospective Study. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2017;44(2):172-180. doi:10.1097/WON.0000000000000307

Clinically proven to provide up to 72 hours of protection from incontinence for cost-effective prevention1,2 Skin should be clean and dry prior to application of Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film. Foam applicator or wipe: apply a uniform coating of film over entire area of concern. Spray; Hold nozzle four to six inches from skin and apply a smooth, uniform coating of filmover entire area of concern, while moving spray in a sweeping motion. If an area is missed, re apply to that area only after first application of Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film has dried (approximately 30 seconds). These wipes may seem a little pricey, but they're well worth it, to save fragile skin from irritation which can cause pain and possibly lead to skin break-down and even infection. Unlike moisture barrier products that cannot reliably attach to underlying skin, 3M’s polymer-cyanoacrylate enables attachment to wet, weepy, damaged skin.¹Once on the skin, 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant creates an environment that repels irritants and supports patient healing and comfort. of film over the entire area of concern. Spray: hold spray nozzle four to six inches from skin and apply adressings or adhesive products. (b) reapplication of Cavilon No Sting BarrierFilm is necessary each time dressing and/or adhesive products are changed; the Product samples are subject to availability and 3M reserves the right to cancel this product sample offer at any time. When should I use it? Cavilon no sting barrier film can be applied to both intact and sore skin, without stinging. Cavilon no sting barrier film will protect ‘good’ skin from potential damage caused by leakage and adhesive trauma. It can also aid the healing of sore or broken skin and protect it from further damage. Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant has been shown to significantly improve severe cases of MASD (Moisture Associated Skin Damage). 1 Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant creates a highly durable, ultra-thin, transparent barrier and doesn't require removal.

When used under adhesive tapes, dressings, or devices allow Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film Spray to thoroughly dry before covering with dressing or adhesive products. Issberner K, Schuren J. (2004) A comparative study of the skin protectant performance of five barrier films. 3M Germany Clinically-Proven – Supported by more clinical evidence than any other moisture barrier or barrier film, 70+ clinical studies Reapplication of Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film Spray is necessary each time dressing or adhesive products are changed; barrier film is removed by the adhesive. When used as protectant against body fluids, feces, or urine etc. and no adhesive products are applied to the skin. reapplication of Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film Spray is recommended every 24-72 hours, depending on frequency of cleansing. If desired, the film can be removed as directed. Clean and dry the involved area and reapply Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film Spray. Replace cap over nozzle spray when not in use to prevent accidental dispensing.Be advised: whichever brand you use, there will be a build-up of residue left where no tape is put over the applied barrier film/fluid, so that has to be dealt with. You can peel it off (easier if you first apply an extraneous layer of the barrier fluid), but it can flake, so you have to take care to keep the plastic flakes/particles out of the wound area. They make wipes of adhesive-tape remover that can be used to remove this barrier film residue also. Allkare makes one that you have to cleanse the skin after using. Triad makes one that does not require cleansing afterwards. They seem to me to work about equally well.