Askina® Barrier Film Swabs are sterile and single packed.Thanks to the swab format the application is easy and can be done very precisely.

As the Askina® Barrier FilmSpray the swabs are a no sting and rapid drying and provide a breathable skin barrier designed for stoma and wound care use:

To prevent skin breakdown caused by friction or moisture

Protection of vulnerable areas: heels, elbows, toes, hips – from the first signs of reddening caused by friction
Protection of incontinent patients’ skin
To protect skin at risk from maceration and excoriation
• Periwound skin
• Peristomal area
• Round fixation sites for drainage tubes and external catheters
• To maintain the integrity of newly healed skin to stop secondary breakdown

Advantages
Askina® Barrier Film Swabs are easy, sterile, precise and safe to use:

• Completely sting free, can be used on damaged skin
• Rapid drying < 30sec
• Transparent: allows skin control
• Offers 3 days protection
• Easy to remove
• Improves the adhesiveness of dressings and fixation tapes
• Does not reduce the effectiveness of incontinent pads
• Does not interfere with the adhesiveness of stoma appliances
• Patient's main benefit in stomacare:
Less pain during pouch removal