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!

UOAA 2011 Conference Just Around The Corner!

UOAA, Reno & You - If you've ever wanted to be in a conference hall surrounded by people in the ostomy industry Reno is the place to be come August 7.  Manufacturers and distributors as well as people with ostomies will be in attendance to learn about the future of ostomy appliances.  It's also a place to learn and share ideas to improve patient care and product effectiveness. 
We at Parthenon attend the UOAA conference every chance we get and really enjoy meeting with our customers!  Outside of our daily routine, it's a great opportunity to get ideas and improve our service to our customers! Some of the manufacturers who will be in attendance include: ConvaTec, Coloplast, Nu-Hope, Cymed, Hollister. 

Herniation Around the Stoma

Herniation around the stoma can be a serious issue at times and wearing a hernia support belt designed to accomodate the ostomy appliance is a great way to address this.
Nu-Hope Laboratories hernia belts come standard or customized to suit any belt request imaginable.  They come in a choice of material, openings sizes, belt widths, and many more options.  Their belts support the hernia around and adjacent to the stoma, protects the hernia, supports the ostomy appliance, and improves appearance and security of the ostomy appliance.
Some basice things to consider when ordering are: girth or circumference around the body in line with the stoma, belt width, hole opening size, hole placement, and any customizations such as double stomas or prolapsed stomas.
The Parthenon Company, in Salt Lake City, Utah is one of the largest distributors of Nu-Hope products and guarantee the lowest price on any Nu-Hope product available!  Because the belts sometimes require customization, it is easiest to order by calling toll free 1-800-453-8898.

Ultimate Buyers Guide to Ostomy Pouch Support Belts

Ever wonder what other products are out there, but don't know where to look? Outside of your WOC (wound,ostomy, continence) nurse, Parthenon is your next best resource for new and established products.
One item that many seem to ask about is ostomy support belts. Without getting too specific, this includes the belts made by Hollister, ConvaTec, and Coloplast which hook onto the pouches to provided added support for the pouch. Also, this includes belts that provide added support both for the pouch and peristomal area such as those made by Nu-Hope Laboratories, Celebration and Phoenix ostomy belts.
The Hollister belt, ConvaTec belt, and Coloplast belt all provide similar benefits and should probably be best matched up with whatever brand appliance you are using. The other belts mentioned above do not matter what brand you use.
The Celebration is available in sizes from small to XXX-large and features 2-3/4" or 2-3/8" hole openings.
The Phoenix ostomy system comes in sizes from small to XX-large and neatly tucks your pouch away for concealment.
More information is available on our website or on the manufacturers' website and of course you can call us with any questions.

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