
Find answers to the many challenges of stomal care
for the problem ostomate
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Understand the
"How-To's"
in managing
difficult ostomies due to:
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poor stomas
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high-output short bowel ileostomy
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crease and fold lines
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special needs
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The benefits of precut vs. trim-to-fit pouches
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How to obtain custom fistula pouches
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Provide the ostomate "tricks-of-the-trade" and how to use accessories properly
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How to get the most out of barriers
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Learn to manage special drain sites easier
Learn through discussion and demonstration the many ways to manage difficult ostomies.
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UROSTOMY POUCHES
What makes Nu-Hope pouches different?
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How to handle skinfolds or crease lines
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Customizing the pouch
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What to do with irritated skin
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How to get a stronger seal
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What to avoid
DRAINABLE POUCHES
Special pouches - openings, convexity, pouch size, bonding areas, all barrier, etc.
 
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Proper fit - relationship between pouch opening and shield opening
 
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Crease lines versus convexity
BARRIERS
Types - regular, Uro-Barrier, Barrier #54, powders, paste, solid
 
Availability - caulking strips (#4068), rolls, sheets, etc.
 
Composition
BELTS
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ABC's in determining what size is needed
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Contours, darts, special widths, special modifications
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Auxiliary
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Rings & girdles
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Double hole
SPECIALTY ITEMS
Large connectors and spiral tubing
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Catheter holder and other uses
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Foam pad with elbow connector
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Modified drainage containers
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Drainage support systems
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Catheter tubing strap
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Thin rubber seal
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Dressing straps
NEONATAL POUCHES
Creating a custom pouch
CUSTOM FISTULA POUCHES
Barrier area
 
Pouch construction
ACCESSORIES
Tape strips/Pink Tape
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If you would like to setup a date or find out more about the Ostomy Workshop
please write, fax, call or send e-mail at:
Info@Nu-Hope.com
1-800-899-5017
FAX: 818-899-2079
Ostomy Workshop
Nu-Hope Laboratories, Inc.
Post Office Box 331150
Pacoima, California 91333-1150