Accessories
Providing you with the products you need to
help keep your skin healthy
With all the challenges that come with having a stoma, ConvaTec
has developed a variety of accessories to complement your stoma
care system. Although everyone may not need accessories, they can
help maintain your peristomal skin integrity. When preparing to
apply your stoma care appliance, consider these things to maintain
healthy peristomal skin.
Fill in the gaps between the skin barrier
and your stoma
For two-piece systems: After
applying your skin barrier, check to make sure you do not see skin
between the skin barrier and your stoma. This often occurs with
cut-to-fit or pre-cut skin barriers, because not everyone can cut
perfectly to fit their stoma shape or size, and not all stomas are
perfectly round.
QUICK TIP: After cutting your skin barrier to
the size of your stoma, or prior to applying a pre-cut skin
barrier, you can fill in the gap between your stoma and skin
barrier with Stomahesive
® Paste. Applying a small bead of paste around the
opening prior to applying the skin barrier will help fill in the
gaps.
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For one-piece systems: With a
one-piece stoma care system you can not see the seal you have
created between your stoma and the skin barrier. As a result, you
may not be getting a good fit, which could lead to skin
complications.
QUICK TIP: After cutting your skin barrier,
apply a small bead of Stomahesive
® Paste around the stoma opening. This will help fill any
unforeseen gaps.
Keep your peristomal skin healthy by
creating a protective layer between the skin barrier and your
skin:
To help protect against irritation of your peristomal skin, you
may want to consider using a protective barrier wipe prior to
applying your skin barrier.
QUICK TIP: Using ConvaCare
® Protective Barrier Wipes provides a thin, comfortable
film, which helps protect against skin stripping and irritation
caused by the application and removal of your skin barrier.
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For gentle removal of your skin barrier and
adhesive residue buildup:
Wearing an stoma care system may lead to a buildup of adhesive
residue on your skin over time that soap and water may not wash
away. A buildup of adhesive residue may cause your skin barrier to
not stick as effectively.
QUICK TIP: Using an adhesive remover wipe like
ConvaCare
® Adhesive Remover will help gently remove your skin
barrier or any unwanted adhesive residue that builds up over time.
ConvaCare
® Adhesive Remover consists of an emollient-rich formula
that helps to leave skin feeling supple, soft, and smooth.
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ConvaTec provides additional accessories to address your
needs.
