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Cleaning and disinfecting your ROHO air cushion and cover are two different and equally important steps. Check your product manual to be sure you are following your specific cushion and cover cleaning directions. Keeping your cushion and cover clean will help your skin stay healthy as well as make your cushion and cover last longer. When you use something every day it is easy to ignore what kind of shape it is in or put off cleaning it for one more day. Whether you use your ROHO in an office …

Hollister, known for ostomy care innovation, has lowered their pricing on the CeraPlus line of ostomy systems. Now, the skin friendly and revolutionary ostomy supply is even easier on your wallet. The price for CeraPlus is now in line with Hollister's other ostomy supplies such as New Image and Hollister Premier. If you were waiting to make the switch to CeraPlus, your patience has been rewarded. There is no longer a large price difference between CeraPlus and the other types of ostomy wafers a …

https://www.exmed.net/different-types-of-ostomy-barriers  What is Skin Prep?Skin prep is a liquid that when applied to the skin forms a protective film or barrier. When applied to intact skin, the protective film helps protect against friction and shear when bandages and medical tapes are removed. Skin prep can also prepare the skin for the attachment of drainage tubes, wound care bandages, external catheters, ostomy flanges and wafers, and other adhesive style bandages. Skin prep is a water-pro …

I am not the biggest sports fan in the world but there is something about the Olympics that is riveting. The incredible levels of athletic skill, the world wide competition, it is awesome to watch. One of the aspects of it that is so interesting is the different techniques the athletes use to train and prepare. These men and women are so dedicated and they are willing to sacrifice so much in order to achieve their dreams. I have seen the articles talking about cupping, carefully planned diet …

What are Chux?Chux are an older brand of disposable underpads that aren't sold anymore.  Many people think they were called "Chux" or "Chucks" because you chuck them away when they are soiled. My Grandmother, who was a nurse during WWII, swore that "Chux" were originally made by nurses who were trying to cut down on laundry. They would place newspaper or other bulk paper inside of pillowcases and use them to keep the mattress and sheets clean under patients who were incontinent. She told me that …

What is a Foley Catheter?A Foley catheter, also called an "indwelling catheter" is a thin flexible tube often made of silicone, latex, or a silicone coated latex. The end of the thin tube has a balloon. Once inserted into the bladder, the balloon is filled with a sterile water. This prevents the catheter from being removed and holds the Foley catheter in place inside the bladder. Once placed inside the bladder, the Foley catheter will need to be attached to tubing and connected to a drain bag …

   Why Choose Coloplast SpeediCath Self-Lubricated Catheters?  Coloplast SpeediCath catheters have a hydrophilic coating that makes them easier to insert and remove for self-catheterization.The unique hydrophilic coating is made of three elements.There is a base coating which helps make the coating uniform.The base coating is evenly distributed so even when you remove the catheter, the base coating doesn't rub off with insertion which makes the withdrawal less traumatic on sensitive tissues.The …

What is a Urostomy? A urostomy is an opening in the stomach or abdominal wall that has been made so urine can be re-directed away from the bladder. The small opening is called a stoma, which will look like a colostomy or ileostomy stoma. This procedure is done when the bladder has been damaged due to disease, accident, or an issue at birth. The bladder would be removed or bypassed and the urostomy would serve to remove urine from the body. A urostomy pouch will need to be worn. Urostomy pouches …

What are Antiseptic Wipes? Antiseptic wipes are single-use items designed to sanitize wounds, cuts or scrapes without the risk of cross-contamination, unlike liquid antiseptics that require careful handling and can be messy. They are individually packaged, making them easy to carry in pockets, purses, or first aid kits. Antiseptic wipes are typically made from nonwoven synthetic fibers that are soaked in a germ-killing solution. They can be used in both a medical setting or for personal use, pr …

Convatec Eakin Cohesive Seals are designed to be worn around the stoma. The material is alcohol-free which means it won't sting when worn against damaged skin. The most common complaints people with an ostomy have is stomal skin problems and leaks. Eakin Seals help with both of those issues. The seal is soft and it is easy to mold around your stoma so no output comes in contact with your skin.They are water-proof and will not lose stickiness even when you are handling and molding the seal. Eaki …