Article topics: Education, Necrosis, Sharp debridement, Skin Care
Sarah Le Lievre describes the basic functions of the skin and how the nurse can minimise skin damage in incontinent patients.
Sarah Le Lievre RGN, CMB Pt 1, FETC,
Cert H Ed, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Continence Health & Social Services, Jersey, Channel Islands. Executive Committee Member of the RCN Continence Care Forum.
Article accepted for publication August 1999.
