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ACCESSORIES
Many ostomates are greatly concerned that they may suffer leaks whilst in bed. This
can be overcome, both at home and whilst on holiday, by protecting the bed with a
mattress protector pad (sometimes called bed pads). These pads are absorbent and
have a cover which stays dry. Some of these pads are also non-
Ursula Naish designs and creates mattress covers with a quilted upper and waterproof back, in cotton or polyester. The standard size is a metre by a metre, but this can be altered to suit an ostomate’s personal requirements. Further details can be obtained by telephoning Ursula on 01233 640 863, or emailing ursulanaish620@btinternet.com.
Other companies, who may be able to help are:
MATTRESS PROTECTOR PADS
A night drainage bag increases the capacity of the appliance for urostomates. These night drainage bags are obtainable from most of the major stoma appliance manufacturers, e.g. Pelican Healthcare.
NIGHT DRAINAGE BAGS
Many ostomates are concerned that they are not able to empty urinary night drainage bags discreetly, when they are on holiday, in a car, etc. This problem can be overcome by using a night drainage bag cover, which fits all urinary night drainage bags.
These can be obtained by contacting Ursula Naish, who has designed and created a night drainage
bag cover, which about the size of a gym bag. Each cover is made to a personal specification,
and is available in soft cream and soft blue. It is fully waterproof inside, washable,
and is ideal for when an ostomate is on holiday, on a long-
The idea is to empty the urostomy pouch into the urinary night drainage bag, and
when a toilet is available, an ostomate can empty the night drainage bag at their
convenience, without anyone else knowing what is inside. The night bag cover can
also be used when the urinary night drainage bag is clipped to a travel, flat-
Further details can be obtained by telephoning Ursula on 01233 640 863, or emailing
ursulanaish620@btinternet.com.
NIGHT DRAINAGE BAG COVERS
Many ostomates place a night drainage bag onto a suitable stand. There are three
types -
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Both the floor standing model and the mattress clip can be obtained from CLH Healthcare
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For further information on the plastic travel, flat-
NIGHT DRAINAGE BAG STANDS
Paste is designed to fill in the cavities, crevices, dips and folds around a stoma to provide a smooth surface. This gives an ideal base to ensure that the flange adheres safely and securely to the skin, thus minimising the potential of a leak. To make it easier to apply paste, wet your finger. When paste has been applied, leave it for sixty seconds. It is advisable not to put paste directly onto sore or raw skin, as this will sting. Some ostomates prefer to apply a protective powder first.
Adapt Paste from Hollister.
Dansac Soft Paste from Dansac.
Eakin Cohesive® Paste from Pelican Healthcare.
Stoma Paste from Oakmed.
Stoma Paste from Salts Healthcare.
PASTES
Powders protect damaged, raw or sore parastomal skin, and can help to dry weeping
skin. Powders specifically made for the skin around a stoma will not hamper adhesion
of the appliance. It is an easy product to use -
Adapt Powder from Hollister.
Bottle.
Orahesive from ConvaTec.
Bottle.
OstoSEAL from OstoMART.
Bottle.
PROTECTIVE POWDERS
A pouch cover can improve the comfort of wearing a pouch. It is especially useful during hot weather, or if an ostomate perspires a lot in general. A pouch cover may prevent a rash on the skin under the actual pouch.
Pouch covers are available for males and females. They provide discretion by covering up the contents of the appliance, and can absorb any sweat between the appliance and the skin. Various types of material are used, and they can be in various colours, floral patterns, shower proof and children’s designs. Some suppliers will even make pouch covers using an ostomate’s own choice of material.
Some suggested manufacturers are:
OstoMART offer Coversure, a made-
ostomy pouch exactly.
Ostomy Covers by Linda. Covers are made to fit any stoma bag, with most colours being available. There are many possible fabrics, including cotton, lace, lightweight denim, silky fabrics, and other
prints.
Ursula Naish makes pouch covers in most fabrics -
POUCH COVERS
Retention strips (sometimes called security strips) offer additional security to an appliance, by providing a reliable and effective way to secure a pouch, and to prevent leaks.
OstoFIX from OstoMART.
Flange Security Tape.
RETENTION STRIPS
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Every ostomate is different, and in some circumstances, an ostomate may suffer from additional problems with their stomas, such as stenosis (narrowing) of a urostomy.
In this instance, a medical professional might suggest that it is necessary for an ostomate to
intermittently self-
to a discussion between the professional medical staff and the ostomate. One example of a relevant product is the UltraSmooth Meatal Dilator, which is offered by Peak Medical Ltd. The dilator is very
easy to use, only 10 cm. long, and offers smooth insertion and removal.
For more information on the UltraSmooth Meatal Dilator, please call freephone 0800 652 0424
and quote M30.
MEATAL DILATORS
