Attending the EPUAP conference this year?

Make sure you visit our stand (12) to see our exciting innovations in Skin and Wound Care! We can’t wait to show you something new for the treatment of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) and wound management. Can’t make it? Don’t worry, you can sign up below for all the latest 3M news and information shared at EPUAP, including IAD treatment, revolutionary new product launches and summarised discussions from the expert panel on pressure ulcers.

Learn more about a new solution to end IAD

Preventing and treating skin breakdown due to the devastating influence of incontinence, leading to IAD, remains a clinical challenge. Recent evidence suggests a correlation between IAD and pressure ulcers and IAD is known to be painful for patients.

Attend the 3M Symposium ‘End IAD Today, Prevent it tomorrow’

Chaired by Professor Lisette Schoonhoven, University Southampton, President EPUAP on Thursday September 21st 08:00 – 09:00 who will also be announcing the winners of the EPUAP & 3M IAD Award.

• Professor Dimitri Beeckman, University Ghent
Specific factors associated with the development of Incontinence- Associated Dermatitis (IAD) in ICU patients suffering from faecal incontinence and introduction of the Ghent Global IAD Categorisation Tool (GLOBIAD) to categorise IAD severity

• Dr Jan Kottner, Charité University Berlin
What are the ideal properties of a skin protectant to prevent and treat IAD?

• Claire Acton, Clinical Lead & Tissue Viability Nurse Manager; Acute and Community Services, St Thomas Hospital London Experiences with an advanced elastomeric barrier to treat IAD