Parthenon Medical Supplies - Your Complete Source for Ostomy and Wound Medical Supplies

Medical Supplies with Personalized Service

Parthenon medical supplies specializes in ostomy supplies and wound dressings.  We've done this for over fifty years and have it down to a science! The staff at Parthenon knows what medical supplies are out there and how to get the items you want and need -- at the lowest price!  Moreover, we know how important prompt and polite service is and that's why you get nothing less when you shop online at Parthenon for medical supplies.

New Ostomy Products for 2016

Parthenon produces the largest catalog of ostomy and wound medical supplies nationwide. Some new items for this year include Hollister's ceramide infused skin barriers and their Premier Soft Convex ostomy pouch system.  Also, Nu-Hope Laboratories has their Nu-Comfort ostomy belts designed to provide extra peristomal support without moving to a super wide belt (it's twice the width of standard belts).  There are other items coming this year, so visit us often.  Below is a great review from a Facebook friend/customer!  Go ahead and leave us a review too!

Parthenon Ostomy Supplies Visit The Midwest! Couldn't Make It To UOAA 2015 in St. Louis? Take A Look Here!

St. Louis, MO was the host for the UOAA meeting in 2015 and it was a great time!  There was an excellent representation throughout the industry and we are thrilled to view the new photos of the attendees! Here they are!
United Ostomy Association of America 2015 Photos




We are looking forward to the next meeting in 2017!

2015 UOAA Ostomy Meeting Approaching Fast!

Meet us in St. Louis!  This September 1-6 the UOAA will host its national conference in St. Louis, MO at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch hotel.  An exciting schedule of events have been planned and we are pleased to attend to see old friends and make new ones!  Among the events planned we are especially interested in the Young Adults Workshops, exhibit hall (of course), and all of the educational workshops.  Here is a link to a complete listing.
Please join us there and don't forget to stop by Parthenon's booth!

UOAA national conference in St. Louis, MO for ileostomates, colostomates, and urostomates nationwide.

Ostomy Vocabulary 101

Colostomy: type of ostomy where the large intestine is brought to the abdominal surface through a surgically created opening to eliminate stool.

Ileostomy: type of ostomy where the smalle intestine is brought to the abdominal surface through a surgically created opening to eliminate stool.

Urostomy: a surgically created opening in the abdomen that allows people to eliminate urine.

Ostomy: a general term that encompasses all types of ostomy surgeries.

Internal Deodorant: used to deodorize stool/feces and taken orally.  A common product used is Devrom chewable tablets.

Output: refers to stool or urine that exits the body through the stoma.

Skin Barrier: the part of a two piece ostomy appliance system that goes directly onto the skin around the stoma and also attaches to the bag.  Also called a faceplate and wafer, this will protect peristomal skin from contact from stomal output.

Bag: also known as a pouch.  A general term for the ostomy appliance.

Peristomal: the area of the skin around your stoma. It is very important to maintain the health of the skin around the stoma.

Ostomy Paste: usually a pectin based product used to smooth divots and creases of the skin around the stoma and to protect the peristomal skin.  A common product is Stomahesive paste and Adapt Paste .

Standard Wear: a general term for the type of material that makes up the skin barrier.  It  has different names depending on the ostomy manufacturer.  Usually costs less and will have a shorter wear time.

Extended Wear: a general term for the type of material that makes up the skin barrier.  It  has different names depending on the ostomy manufacturer.  Usually costs more and will have a longer wear time.

Stool: fecal matter or waste coming from the small intestine and large intestine.

Herniation: when the intestine presses against a weak area of the abdominal muscle.  Called a peristomal hernia when this happens close to the stoma.  Can be minimized with an ostomy belt.  Surgery can also be used in its correction.

One Piece Appliance: comprising of an ostomy bag and a skin barrier as one piece.

Ostomy Absorbent: an ostomy accessory common for ileostomies and used to thicken or gelatinize the pouch contents. Available as a scoop or a packet form i.e. ParSORB Gel Packets .

Ostomy Deodorant: any product that deodorizes the pouch contents.  Used by placing the deodorant directly into the bag such as m9, Brava Lubricating Deodorant, and DevKo.

Two Piece Appliance: an ostomy system where the bag and skin barrier are separated.  This allows the user to just change the bag when desired.

Closed End Pouch: a type of ostomy bag where there is no opening to empty it.  Common to people with colostomies.

Drainable Pouch: an ostomy bag where the bottom part is re-sealable allowing the user to empty when needed.

Tail Closure: a clip used to close drainable ostomy bags.

Resealable Closure: a closure method of drainable ostomy pouches where a hook and loop type method is used.

Guidelines To Use Bard's Urinary Drainage System

Here are 7 tips to consider when you use a Bard Night Drainage System! 

1. Periodic inspection of the system should be made to ensure that urine is flowing freely and is not obstructed.
2. Urine drainage bag should be placed near the foot of the bed, and below the level of the patient's hip.
3. Drain tubing should be secured to the draw sheet with the sheeting clip to provide a continuous downward sloping path to the drainage bag.
4. When transporting the patient, do not place the drainage bag on the patient's abdomen or between the patient's legs.
5. Excess tubing should be arranged to permit "straight line" drainage or coiled in a manner that does not allow the tubing to kink or fall below the level of the drainage bag.
6. To promote optimum drainage, position the drainage tubing over the patient's leg.  This is especially important if the patient is obese.
7. Never allow the drainage bag to be placed on the floor.  Try to hangthe drainage bag from the patient's bed.

About Parthenon

Serving its customers since 1961, Parthenon is a family owned and operated company providing exceptional service and unbeatable prices to its valued customers.  To learn more visit the Parthenon Medical Supplies website.

Come Meet Us in Reno for the 2011 UOAA 3rd National Conference!

Have you ever wanted to meet other people with ostomies?  How about attend sessions to learn about having an ostomy?  Well if you answered yes to these questions, you should consider attending the UOAA 3rd National Conference in Reno this August 7th through the 11th.  Here is a pdf schedule of events and the main link to the event !
Meet representatives from the brands you love! See the new products! Get free samples! Learn and share knowledge with others like you! 
Last, your experience won't be complete without visiting your friends at Parthenon to get samples, a 2011 ostomy catalog and to just say hi! www.parthenoninc.com

See you in August!

New Low Profile Eakin Cohesive SLIMS!

New From ConvaTec!
Stock# 839005
Eakin Cohesive Slims 2 inches in diameter (10 per box)


Discreet, slim profile, less residue, and the same great skin protection.  ConvaTec's Eakin Cohesive SLIMS are two inches in diameter and 1/8 of an inch in thickness and come in packages of ten seals. 


PROBLEM: Output from your stoma can irritate the surrounding skin, making it red and sore.


SOLUTION: Eakin Cohesive SLIMS hug the base of the stoma to help prevent effluent from coming in contact with the skin.

RESULT: With the absence of irritants on the skin, skin problems are prevented and resolved.

Now available at Parthenon!  Call 1-800-453-8898 or visit us online at www.ParthenonInc.com

Unbeatable Sales on Ostomy Products and More...!

If you do not know already, Parthenon, one of the first online retailers of ostomy supplies on the Internet (est. 1997), has some incredible sale prices on its website. So good, in fact, that quantities are limited and prices offer huge savings!  Parthenon is a long time supporter of the UOAA and its link can be seen on their site as well.  So next time you need to place your order for ostomy supplies, call us or visit online to get a quote!  Remember that if we will beat a price by 5% if there is any price equal to or less than ours...nationwide!

Eakin Cohesive Seals at a Super Price!!!

Something positive for all of you who are discouraged with talks of a looming $23 trillion national debt! Even though this won't save our economy, perhaps it will make you feel better knowing that the Parthenon Company is making every effort to save you money!!!
NOW...for a limited time, you can buy ConvaTec's Eakin Cohesive Seals for $95.50! That's a savings of around $10 compared to any other retailer out there!!!
Somewhat of a specialty item and definitely a pricey ostomy accessory, but for those of you who like the Eakin Seals this is a great buy! The 839002 can be used for colostomies, ileostomies and urostomies. It works by being stretched and folded to fit around the stoma to protect the nearby skin or peristomal skin. Eakin seals act as a filler to make an otherwise uneven surface smooth so that an ostomy appliance can be properly fitted to the body.
ConvaTec has a helpful website offering further information. You may even be able to get a free sample from ConvaTec by calling their customer service line at 1-800-422-8811.
If you don't purchase online and wish to call us to order, please mention that you would like our online price and we will honor it on this special! Call Parthenon at 1-800-453-8898 and request our 2009 (100 pages) catalog, the largest ostomy product catalog in the country!
The Parthenon is a specialty medical supply store focused on servicing people with a colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy surgery. We sell all brands including, Hollister, ConvaTec, Coloplast, and NuHope. We guarantee the lowest price and superior customer service. Next time you order supplies, give us a call and see how much you can save!!!
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