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Convatec manufactures a range of supplies for patients that have undergone ostomy procedures. These procedures require that the patient is set up with the right equipment to ensure that they have proper hygiene and comfort. Because of what’s involved, not attending to these needs can create situations where the patient’s health is at serious risk and, because of that, it’s important to make sure that whatever equipment the doctor recommends is purchased and used correctly.

Basic Products

Any time the surgeons have to create a permanent opening in the body, there will be specific procedures that the patient will have to follow to make sure that they don’t become infected and that the wound is adequately protected. To that end, Convatec offers a range of products that include adapters, skin barriers, stripes and protective powders that allow a patient to easily maintain the wound. Convatec also offer supplies that make it easier to deal with skin complications and to deal with accessories such as colostomy bags, including belts that are easily adjustable and allow the patient to ensure that any accessories they need to have on them constantly are always properly supported and that they are always in the correct position. Read more…

An ostomy, or stoma, is a surgical procedure creating an opening in the body to allow drainage of certain fluids or waste.  Because of the wound created when performing a stoma, there can be many complications as a result.  Without proper care, there could be infections, discomfort, and many other problems.  Coloplast offers many solutions for ostomy care that can keep you safe and comfortable, in spite of this procedure.  There are several common types of stomas that might be required, depending on your particular health condition, and there are many products that can make dealing with it much easier.

Perhaps the most common type of stoma is a colostomy.  A colostomy is a stoma that is performed along the abdomen to allow feces to leave the body when there are problems with the intestines or the colon.  There are several types of colostomies that might be performed: a loop colostomy, an end colostomy, and a double barrel colostomy.  Proper care is important when you have a colostomy, in order to avoid infections.  Coloplast offers a variety of ostomy supplies designed to increase your comfort and make your life easier when you have to life with a stoma. Read more…