Please join us for a morning session of our Rethinking Adhesion webinar presented by ENT Nurse Practitioner Tracey Nicholls and facilitated by our Clinical Educator Alan Spinks. Medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) is an under-recognised but significant complication for patients requiring long-term stoma management. This webinar explores the cumulative impact of repeated adhesive use, how to recognise early signs of skin compromise, and practical evidence-informed strategies to prevent harm and improve patient comfort and outcomes.
By the end of this session you will:
• Describe the layers and functions of the skin as well as factors affecting peristomal integrity
• Differentiate adhesive types (acrylic, silicone, hydrocolloid) and their clinical use
• Recognise common peristomal skin complications and contributing factors
• Define and identify MARSI, its subtypes, and risk factors
• Demonstrate techniques to minimise adhesive-related skin injury
• Apply clinical decision-making to optimise adhesive selection and skin care
• Explain the impact of good skin management on patient outcomes and quality of life
When: Wednesday 5 August at 11:30 AM Auckland Time
Duration: 1 hour
Send your questions and cases to anzevents@atosmedical.com ahead of the webinar to make sure they are answered.
Meet our presenters
Tracey Nicholls is an ENT Nurse Practitioner at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, with extensive experience supporting patients across the head and neck cancer pathway. Her work focuses on coordinated, patient-centred care—including assessment, symptom management, and treatment support—within multidisciplinary head and neck services.
Alan Spinks is a qualified nurse with over 38 years’ experience. As well as being a nurse Alan holds an honours degree in psychology. He has a post graduate qualification in Education and has worked exclusively with laryngectomees in UK, NZ, and Australia. Alan is a laryngectomee himself which helps him bring a special insight into living with a TL. He is passionate about improving the lives of his fellow laryngectomees and works tirelessly through consultations and the development of IT Technology.
Register to join
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