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Thin Film Composite Silicon Elastomers for Cell Culture and Skin Applications: Manufacturing and Characterization
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Developments in silicone technology for use in stoma care
Thomas Swift1, Gillian Westgate2, Julie Van Onselen3
1Lecturer in Polymer Chemistry, University of Bradford.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|June 9, 2021
Summary
Novel silicone flanges manage moisture through evaporation, reducing skin damage and improving wear time for stoma patients. This innovation offers a better alternative to traditional hydrocolloids, minimizing complications like medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) and moisture-associated skin damage (MASD).
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dermatology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Soft silicone is widely used in therapeutic devices due to its favorable properties.
- Silicone is utilized in wound care and stoma accessories for its protective and adhesive qualities.
- Traditional stoma flanges face limitations in moisture management, potentially causing skin damage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate novel silicone compounds for stoma appliance flanges.
- To address limitations of traditional hydrocolloid stoma appliances regarding moisture management and skin complications.
- To investigate a new evaporation-based moisture management system for peristomal skin health.
Main Methods:
- Development of novel silicone compounds with an evaporation-based moisture management mechanism.
- Utilizing colloidal separation to allow controlled passage of water vapor, mimicking normal transepidermal water loss.
- Testing the efficacy of silicone-based flange extenders and prototype flanges in reducing skin complications.
Main Results:
- The new silicone technology effectively manages moisture via evaporation, minimizing moisture-associated skin damage (MASD).
- Silicone-based flanges demonstrated increased wear time and allowed for atraumatic removal without solvents.
- Prototype silicone flanges aim to significantly reduce peristomal skin complications like medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) and MASD.
Conclusions:
- Novel silicone compounds offer an advanced solution for moisture management in stoma care.
- This technology has the potential to reduce skin damage, increase appliance wear time, and improve patient quality of life.
- Further development of silicone-based stoma appliance flanges is expected to enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
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