Cheap ConvaTec Ostomy Supplies

Looking for the products that you know and trust?  Are you not willing to settle for a brand you've never heard of and not the same as what you're used to?  
ConvaTec ostomy supplies include one and two piece ostomy systems and a number of ostomy accessories.  You might be familiar ConvaTec's brands:

• Moldable Technology skin barriers
• SUR-FIT Natura two piece products
• ActiveLife one piece products
• Esteem one piece products
• Esteem synergy two piece products
• Little Ones pediatric care products
• SUR-FIT AutoLock two piece products
• Gentle Touch postoperative products
• VisiFlow irrigation supplies
• Stomahesive and Durahesive skin barriers
• AllKare
• DuoLock
• Eakin Cohesive accessories

The Parthenon Company is your source for discount ostomy supplies nationwide.  We will ship to your door step via UPS, FedEx or USPS.  We carry everything from ConvaTec and will guarantee the lowest price in the country!  If you find one lower than ours, just tell us and we will beat that price by 5%! 

Ostomy Supplies and Wound Care Products For Baby Booming Cities

The U.S. population is aging at a fast pace as the baby boomers move into retirement.  As a result they want to make the most of their lives and do it in their favorite cities.  Below are the ten cities with the highest concentration of baby boomers in the United States (provided by US News.  This aging population will have needs to be met especially related to health.  Some people will have an ostomy (colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy) surgery which is an intestinal or urinary diversion.  This segment will need to have fast access to ostomy supplies and perhaps wound dressings and the Parthenon Company is there to serve them.  Not only will they need these products fast, but they will need to buy them at a huge discount with pensions and retirement funds taking a big hit in recent times.  
Parthenon carries the full line of ConvaTec ostomy supplies, as well as the lines of Nu-Hope, Hollister, Coloplast, Cymed, Marlen and more!  We also sell a large variety of wound dressings and gels, all at a HUGE discount from your normal retailer and corner pharmacy. 

10 Cities with the highest concentration of baby boomers

1.  Rochester, New York
2.  York-Hanover, Pennsylvania
3.  Canton-Massillon, Ohio
4.  Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, Tennessee -Virginia (tie)
5.  Charleston, West Virginia
6.  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 
7.  Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida
8.  Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, Ohio - Pennsylvania
9.  Santa Rosa - Petaluma, California
10. Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, Maine

Know Your Flange Size - A Guide For ConvaTec SUR-FIT Natura® Ostomy Skin Barriers

Whatever your ostomy type (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy) your ostomy appliance might be ConvaTec's SUR-FIT Natura® line of ostomy appliances.  If your skin barrier or wafer is a cut-to-fit, (versus pre-cut), it's important that you are familiar with ConvaTec's chart to find the right flange size based on your stoma size.  

By getting the correct size, it will reduce the chances of a leak as well as better protect sensitive skin around your stoma. 

Cut-To-Fit Skin Barrier Sizing
If your stoma size is no wider than:	Choose a flange size:
½”	1-1/4”
5/8”	1-1/4”
¾”	1-1/4”
7/8”	1-1/2”
1”	1-1/2”
1-1/8”	1-3/4”
1-1/4”	1-3/4”
1-3/8”	2-1/4”
1-1/2 to 1-3/4”	2-1/4”
1-7/8” to 2-1/2”	2-3/4”
2-5/8” to 3-1/2”	4”

 This and all other ostomy supplies are available at the Parthenon Company online or by calling 1-800-453-8898!

What are Eakin Cohesive Seals and How Are They Used?

What are Eakin Cohesive Seals?  The Eakin seal in few words or less is a round disc or donut made of hydrocolloid that is placed/molded to fit around the stoma before putting on your ostomy appliance.  The Eakin Seal is:

• Moldable
• Moisture absorbing
• One size fits all
• Skin barrier
• Break and rejoin
• Use in layers
• Never dries out
• No allergies
• Use on broken skin

Save 10% Next Time You Buy Eakin Rings! 

Coupon Code: QDH795

There are three sizes depending on the your specific needs.

1.  Cohesive Slims (839005)

                             48mm diameter

                             19mm inner hole

                             3.0mm thickness

2.  Double Thickness (839002)

                             48mm diameter

                             19mm inner hole

                             4.2mm thickness

3.  Double Size (839001)

                             98mm diameter

                             19mm inner hole

                             2.1 thickness

How to use Eakin Cohesive Seals?

Step1: Clean and dry the area around the stoma thoroughly

Step2: Warm the Eakin Seal gently

Step3: Stretch and form the Eakin Seal to your needs. Cohesive seals are completely moldable unlike other hydrocolloids.  Mold the cohesive to fit the shape and size of your stoma.

Step4: Create a “turtleneck” effect pushing the Cohesive up from the base of the abdomen.

Step5: Place ostomy pouch around stoma and hold in position.

Eakin Seals provide soft convexity for flush and retracted stomas.  They can be used with a regular or convex flange to provide a tailored level of convexity to suit your needs.  Also, more than one Cohesive Slim can be used at the same time to provide extra convexity.  This is sometimes the case with large and irregular shaped or complicated stomas.  “Double” Thickness Eakin Seals can be used to offer extended protection. Eakin seals are a popular accessory and an effective tool to improve fit, absorb, and improve stomal skin health.  It and other Ostomy Supplies can be purchased at the Parthenon Company in Salt Lake City, Utah - specializing in ostomy, wound dressings, and other medical supplies.

Patient Education Materials For ConvaTec Ostomy Supplies - The Parthenon Company Medical Supplies Salt Lake City UTAH

It's hard to get relevant information sometimes on ostomy supplies.  There are many types of surgeries that make each person have different medical product needs.  Sometimes the answer can be found online or with your health care professional while other times, you need to keep looking to solve your issue.  In the situation of getting information on ConvaTec Ostomy Products and new products offered as well as how they relate to specific patient needs, the ConvaTec Ostomy Care Pocket Guide is a great starting place!  Learn about ostomy accessories, SUR-FIT Natura, Moldable Technology, Esteem synergy, ActiveLife, Visi-Flow and more!  Also, get tips on ostomy basics, how to manage peristomal skin issues, and instructions on how to select a product.  ConvaTec makes a big effort to assist its customers in learning more about ostomies and thier ostomy supplies.

You can also call the knowledgeable staff at Parthenon 1-800-453-8898 for assistance.  Parthenon has served the ostomy community for over 50 years providing valuable tips, superior customer service, and the lowest prices on ostomy supplies nationwide. Call us or go online today!

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!

Removing Stomahesive® Paste - A How To Guide

Stomahesive Paste is not a glue or adhesive, but a filler or caulking agent to smooth the area of skin around your stoma to create a flat surface for the ostomy appliance.  It does contain alcohol so it may sting if your skin if it contacts an open wound or skin ulcer.  Stomahesive Paste is one of the most popular ostomy accessories we sell and it works great so long as you know how to remove it!  

The removal process is simple and easy.  Just remove the ostomy skin barrier by supporting the skin with one hand and gently peel the skin barrier away from your skin.  Adhesive remover wipes such as AllKare Adhesive Remover Wipes or Smith & Nephew Uni-Solve Wipes are commonly used.  If you don't get all of the Stomahesive Paste removed, used warm water and a soft cloth get the excess.  It isn't necessary to remove all of the paste before a new application of an ostomy appliance. It is better just to leave it than to irritate the skin with scrubbing.

Buy from Parthenon!

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!

How to Use Stomahesive Paste - An Ostomy Accessory Guide

ConvaTec's Stomahesive Paste sku# 183910 is probably one of the most common ostomy accessories.  We find that a few people have the wrong idea about ostomy paste in general referring to Stomahesive 183910, Adapt Paste 79300, Coloplast's paste, and Hollister's 7910 Karaya Paste.  Imagine it as caulk for your ostomy appliance which is applied as a bead around the barrier opening.  The ostomy paste is meant to keep stomal output from getting to peristomal skin and minimize irritation.  It is not so much an adhesive and can't be expected to demonstrate great adhering qualities even though it's tacky.  There are two ways to apply Stomahesive Paste, sku# 183910: apply directly to the ostomy skin barrier; apply directly to the skin.  Stomahesive Paste will fill in uneven areas around the stoma to prevent leaks.  It will complement the fit of your ostomy appliance and improve wear time. All ostomies meaning colostmies, ileostomies, and urostomies can benefit from its use.  Keep in mind that it does contain alcohol so it will sting a little on sensitive skin!

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!

How To Learn More About Ostomies - A Quick Tip for Patients with Colostomies, Ileostomies, Urostomies, & Continent Diversions

Ostomy surgery is a life changing event and the road can be less bumpy with a little work before you have your surgery for a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy.  The supplies available to you are numerous and can be overwhelming.  You may never need a lot of ostomy supplies, but it's always good to know what products are out there just in case.  Also, it behooves you to have a trusted resource to provide unbiased information on everything in the ostomy world.  One of the best tips for new ostomates is to connect with the UOAA and Phoenix Magazine!

The United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) and The Phoenix Magazine are two of the most valuable resources for learning and gathering information.  The UOAA has a network of support groups across the country comprised of fellow ostomates.  They hold regular meetings and try to inform, support, and make your life as great as possible.  The same holds true for The Phoenix Magazine which is the UOAA's official publication, providing regular issues on the most pertinent topics facing ostomates.  They even provide New Patient Guides specially written for colostomies, ileostomies, urostomies, and continent diversions.  An excellent introduction to the ostomy supplies, stoma care, and practically anything else.  

The Parthenon Company is a proud supporter of the UOAA and Phoenix Magazine.  We also strive to provide ostomy information and assistance to our customers.  At Parthenon we have 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!

Ostomy Belts ... An Essential Ostomy Accessory

Ostomy belts are used by some ostomates.  For whatever reason some people with ostomies decide not to wear an ostomy belt.  The choice isn't quite clear because they provide added support to the body, help keep the ostomy appliance properly attached, and some every control or reduce herniation around the stoma.  There are a variety of ostomy belts:

3" NU-FORM Ostomy Support Belt, Cool Comfort

3" NU-FORM Ostomy Support Belt, Regular Elastic

Nu-Hope Original Flat Panel 4 Inch Ostomy Belt

ConvaTec Ostomy Appliance Belt, 175507

Adapt Ostomy Belt (beige color)

Genairex Securi-T Adjustable Ostomy Belt

Celebration Ostomy Support Belt

Phoenix Ostomy Support System

Carefix StomaSafe Classic Ostomy Support Garments

The belts above are all unique offering varying features. Some simply attach to the ostomy pouch with a basic hook attachment while others have a panel that conforms and supports the stoma and peristomal area as well as the ostomy appliance.

The Parthenon Company specializes in ostomy supplies including NuHope Ostomy Supplies, ConvaTec Ostomy Supplies, Coloplast Ostomy Supplies, and Hollister Ostomy Supplies.   and ships everywhere.  Ordering is easy by going to our website or our wound and ostomy catalog. A trusted name since 1961, Parthenon delivers the brands you want at the lowest price - guaranteed! The Parthenon Company is your trusted source for discount ostomy supplies, wound care products and other medical supplies.

ConvaTec Ostomy Supplies - SUR-FIT Natura, Esteem synergy, Esteem, ActiveLife and More

ConvaTec manufactures one of the most popular lines of ostomy supplies in the United States.  What started out with a simple four inch by four inch square stomahesive has transformed into a colossal offering of ostomy pouches, skin barriers, ostomy paste or Stomahesive Paste, ostomy rings also know as Eakin Cohesive Seals 839002, two piece drainable ostomy pouches, one piece drainable ostomy pouches, pediatric ostomy products, fistula pouches and new products continue to develop. ConvaTec ostomy supplies provide a complete offering to the ostomy patients of today.

ConvaTec recently discontinued a line of ostomy appliances called AutoLock. This included a line of ostomy pouches and skin barriers that connected with an audible click to signal the appliance was "locked" in position.  It is likely ostomates will find a suitable replacement in their SUR-FIT Natura, Esteem Synergy, Esteem, or ActiveLife ostomy appliance lines.

Whatever line 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 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 Product Video

Although we had fun putting the images together along with the video effects, this video is a quick look at the current product offerings by ConvaTec for their ostomy line.  Samples can be obtain by calling ConvaTec directly at 1-800-422-8811 or you can visit our ConvaTec section on our website!

Feel free to call us if you saw something that you have a question about! 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!
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