Improving Your Ostomy Care Routine Starts with 4 Steps
Understanding Accessories
1. Skin Preparation
How can I keep my skin healthy?
Try ESENTA™ Sting-Free Skin Barrier Spray or Wipes
Creates a protective layer that shields your skin from the damaging effects of adhesives and body waste.
What do I do when my skin is compromised?
Try Stomahesive® Protective Powder
This preparation may help form a protective barrier against excoriating discharge.
How can I improve the contact between adhesives and skin?
Try ESENTA™ Sting-Free Skin Barrier Wipes
Provides a barrier film layer on the skin that may help increase the contact or stick of adhesives to the skin.
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ESENTA™ Sting-Free Skin Barrier
• Creates a breathable barrier on skin• Protects skin for up to 72 hours [1]• Reduces the risk of skin damage and irritation caused by body wastes, enzymes, and adhesives• Safe and effective even with frequent use• Not made with natural rubber latex • Silicone-based• CHG Compatible [2] Reference: 1. Voegeli D, LBF® “No-Sting” Barrier Wipes: Skin Care Using Advanced Silicone Technology. British Journal of Nursing, 2008; Vol. 17: No. 7. 2. Data on file. ConvaTec Inc.
ViewStomahesive® Protective Powder
Stomahesive® Protective Powder intends to absorb moisture and protect skin from damage. The powder also helps to extend the life of the skin barrier/wafer. To find out more about tips and tricks for your patients or for yourself, contact the me+ ostomy nurse team for free at 1-800-422-8811 or cic@convatec.com.
View2. Pouching Support
What products will help even out the skin surface for the best pouch adherence?
Try eakin® Cohesive® Paste or Stomahesive® Paste
Use to fill crevices, skin folds and scars to help create an even pouching surface. This improves the likelihood of good adhesion and may help reduce the risk of leakage.
How do I get the best fit around the stoma to reduce leakage?
Try eakin® Cohesive® Seals
Acts as a filler for uneven skin surfaces and provides enhanced protection for hard-to-fit stomas.
What can be done for moisture in order to prevent Moisture Associated Skin Damage?
Try eakin® Cohesive® Seals
May help to absorb moisture and prevent it from coming into contact with the skin around your stoma.
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Eakin® Cohesive® Paste
Alcohol-Free Stoma paste. Skin Friendly Helps Prevent Leakage Quick & Reliable Helps to Heal Could Increase Pouch Weartime Part of the eakin® Cohesive® Family
Vieweakin Cohesive® Accessories
Designed to help you have less leaks and healthier skin. eakin Cohesive® Seals help prevent leaks and skin irritation by forming an absorptive barrier around your stoma. eakin Cohesive® Seals can be molded to a variety of shapes to help prevent leakage around the stoma by acting as filler for uneven skin surfaces. eakin Cohesive Slims®, Your Everyday Seal For everyday skin protection and security For frequent pouch changes Small eakin Cohesive® Seals, The Extra Protector To provide maximum skin protection For those with high fluid content Large eakin Cohesive® Seals, Greatest Coverage To cover a large area of peristomal skin For complex skin problems or unevenskin surfaces eakin Cohesive StomaWrap™, Your Time Saver For large or oval shaped stomas For those with limited dexterity
ViewStomahesive® Paste
Hydrocolloid-based protective skin barrier. Use as a filler in uneven skin surfaces to help increase ostomy system wear-time and protect skin.
View3. Added Security
What can I use for additional support to keep the skin barrier in place?
Try ease™ Strips
Helps keep your skin barrier in place. ease™ Strips are thin, flexible, water-resistant and are designed to help you feel confident and secure.
What can help keep the seal around the stoma intact?
Try an Ostomy Appliance Belt
Used to assist the ostomy barrier with providing a seal around the stoma.
How can I keep my ostomy system in place during physical activity?
Try Ostomysecrets® Classic Wraps
The wicking fabric makes it perfect to wear during exercise, and it can also be worn at night or during intimate moments.
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Ostomy Appliance Belt, Adjustable
Provides an added sense of security.
Viewease™ strips
Thin flexible strips that overlap the skin barrier. Features include: Secure - Helps keep your skin barrier in place Skin friendly Water Resistant - Designed to be used for both swimming and bathing Flexible and thin - Designed to move with you Easy application - Curved to be used with any ostomy system
ViewUnisex - Ostomy Classic Wrap - Tan
Designed for both men and women whose stoma is higher than the waistline, the Classic Wrap is a good solution for everyday wear. The wrap's inner pocket conceals the ostomy bag by holding it close to your torso. The wicking fabric makes it perfect to wear during exercise, wherever your stoma may be. The Classic Wrap can also be worn at night or during intimate moments. Ostomysecrets wraps are the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Note: Are you "in-between" sizes? If using the Classic Wrap for exercise only, choose the smaller size so the band is tight during rigorous activity. If main use is every day wear due to higher stoma, you may want to choose a larger size for comfort during extended wear. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding sizing.
View4. Pouch Removal
What solution can I use to prevent painful appliance removal?
Try ESENTA™ Sting Free Adhesive Remover Spray or Wipes
Non-alcohol, silicone-based formula that offers quick release of adhesives from the skin and is designed to minimize painful skin stripping on removal.
How can I remove adhesive residue?
Try ESENTA™ Sting Free Adhesive Remover Wipes
Removes adhesive residue from the skin. Usage with each appliance change prevents residue build-up.
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ESENTA™ Sting Free Adhesive Remover
• For fast and easy adhesive release• Reduces painful skin stripping and skin damage• Quickly removes all adhesive residue• Feels silky and smooth, no residue left behind• Not made with natural rubber latex • 100% Silicone-Based• CHG Compatible [1] Reference: 1. Data on file. ConvaTec Inc.
ViewImprove Your Ostomy Care Routine with Convatec Accessories
Whether you are looking for better skin protection or added security to your ostomy system, with the right combination of accessories, you can feel even more comfortable and at ease.
Click the button below to request free accessory samples or a one-on-one evaluation with a me+™ product specialist or ostomy nurse.
Learn more about accessories by watching these application videos
How to use Stomahesive® Paste
How to use ease™ Strips to help secure your ostomy pouching system
How to use eakin Cohesive™ Seals
Connect with a qualified retailer to find out if your insurance will cover these accessories
Preventative Tips for Maintaining Healthy Peristomal Skin
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