Ostomy Catalog From The Parthenon Company For 2012

Ostomy Supplies, Wound Dressings, & Specialty Medical Supplies

Discount Colostomy, Ileostomy, & Urostomy Products

The Parthenon company is excited to announce its 2012 ostomy catalog.  One of the largest and longest running ostomy catalogs in the nation.  In addition Parthenon is one of the last wholly owned family companies (original owners) specializing in ostomy supplies in the country.  Getting its roots in 1961, Parthenon started out sellings its own products such as Devrom tablets and Devrom capsules (internal deodorant) as well as DevKo ostomy pouch deodorant tablets.  As things expanded demand grew for other ostomy products and the offering grew to include items from Hollister, Nu-Hope, Coloplast, ConvaTec, Torbot, Smith+Nephew and more! 

The 2012 catalog offers some new additions such as a special article focused on ostomies and abdominal herniation near the stoma.  It's hard to include every product, but there are close to complete listings of the major manufacturers of ostomy supplies such as NuHope, Coloplast, ConvaTec, Hollister, and others!  It features them in their own section along with a few pages for ostomy accessories.  

• Smith+Nephew
• Bard
• Safe n Simple Stoma Wipes
• C&S Ostomy Pouch Covers
• Celebration Ostomy Belt
•  Cymed
• Marlen
• Genairex
• Sure Seal Rings
• OPAC Ostomy Pouch Covers

Call or go online today to submit a request to receive your copy today!

How To Use Nu-Hope Adhesive Ostomy Cement On Your Ostomy Appliance

Keeping your colostomy bag on can be a challenge at times and may require something with a little more tack such as the adhesive cement from Nu-Hope Labs.  This ostomy cement is a natural rubber base, latex free and pressure sensitive adhesive ideal for the application of any type of ostomy pouch (colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy).  Nu-Hope’s adhesive is waterproof and will protect exposed skin from urine or fluids and will remain tacky for days even after being soiled with urine or stool.  Using Nu-Hope’s Adhesive Liquid Waterproof Cement will allow for a better bond to the skin when you are faced with skin oils, scar tissue, poor stoma location, and/or heavy activity. 

Application Steps

1. Stir Nu-HopeAdhesive Cement #2400 or #2401 before use.

2. Remove excess Nu-Hope Adhesive from dauber by rolling the dauber against the inside mouth of the bottle. The dauber should look like there is no adhesive on it after rolling.

3. Clean the skin around your stoma with warm water only. Use adhesive on healthy skin only. Do not use on broken skin.

4.    Apply a very thin film of Nu-Hope Adhesive starting at the base of the stoma. Circle around until the skin area that needs extra adhesion has been coated and appears to have a sheen.  It should not look gummy.  Any blobs of adhesive could cause skin irritation. Do not apply twice - thick applications can take hours to dry and could cause irritation.

5. Dry for 3-5 minutes. A hair dryer on a cool setting is helpful. Any ostomy spillage can be cleansed with a paper towel. To clean, use a light brushing stroke. Do not press.  The skin will remain tacky after lightly cleansed.

6. Apply your ostomy pouch.

Helpful Hints When Using Nu-Hope Adhesive Cement For Ostomy Appliances

• Do not use soaps that contain oils, lanolin, or creams because they may leave a residue on the skin.
• Do not apply skin prep, cream, ointment, or pwoder unless advised to do so by your ostomy nurse.
• For oily skin, 70% isopropyl alcohol may be used to clean off skin oil.
• Apply only one application of adhesive. Thick applications of adhesive will take hours to dry thoroughly and can result in skin irritation.
• Do not apply adhesive to a new pouch as the resulting thick layer can take 24 hours to dry.
• Any adhesive that is applied beyond the pouch seal may be dusted with powder or covered with tape to stop the tack.
• Choose a quiet time to change the pouch.
• Urostomy: best to change on arising before any beverage consumption. Have plenty of absorbent wicks to place over stoma during pouch change. 
• Fecal Ostomy: best to change before eating & drinking or two hours after a meal.

Whatever kind of ostomy adhesive YOU use, it is important to make sure you are getting the best price and quality service from your supplier.  That's where Parthenon has you covered!  With our "lowest price guarantee", committment to quality service, and getting you the product you want without substituting for a cheaper one, the Parthenon Company is the nationwide leader in discounted ostomy supplies.  Parthenon sells the entire line of Hollister ostomy supplies, ConvaTec ostomy supplies, ConvaTec wound care, and skin care lines too! Not long ago we celebrated our 50th year anniversary of serving the ostomy community and we are proud that we have done it with honesty, integrity, and with the greatest attention to our customer's needs. Visit us online or call toll free 1-800-453-8898!

ConvaTec Ostomy Supplies - Pay Less For Them at Parthenon!

We like to highlight manufacturers once in a while and I guess it's obvious we've spent some time on ConvaTec ostomy products recently with our focus on the Eakin Cohesive Seals packaging and color change. Don't fret as we are not going to forget about all of the other companies out there working hard to provide excellent ostomy products.  We will spend equal if not more time examining the great stuff they all have to offer.  The short list includes Nu-Hope Laboratories, Hollister, Coloplast, Cymed, Marlen, and Torbot.  There are others and we will cover them as well.  The folks at Parthenon take pride in knowing all there is about ostomy products to make your life easier.  A great opportunity to learn more about ConvaTec's offering for 2011 and 2012 come visit the UOAA conference in Reno this August 2011!
www.parthenoninc.com

Hernia Support Belts For People With Ostomies

Often recommended to most people with ostomy surgery because a stoma is created in the abdominal wall and can be prone to herniation. Hernia belts are a popular accessory for many individuals in the ostomy community. They provide abdominal support to prevent herniation or worsening of hernias. Also, these belts provided added support for the ostomy appliance by fitting over the ostomy wafer or skin barrier by covering the peristomal area. There are several options available for people with an ostomy interested in buying a hernia belt. They include the following:

• Nu-Hope Laboratories
• Celebration Ostomy Support Belt
• Phoenix Ostomy Support System

The Parthenon Company carries all of these brands at prices much lower than what you're used to paying. http://www.ParthenonInc.com is the source for ostomy supplies at 40%-75% less than the usual prices.