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Choose eakin dot® 2-piece soft convex for a retracted stoma with parastomal hernia
Case study submitted by: Pia Peterson, SN, Denmark
4 reasons to use:
- Extends pouch weartime1,2
- Greater support around the stoma1
- Increased patient security, comfort and confidence1,2
- Flexible, fluted baseplate that moulds to body contours1
Patient History:
- 61 year old gentleman
- 1978: Ileostomy formed due to ulcerative colitis
- 1979-2012: Managed own care successfully using a 2-piece flat system
- 2012: New ileostomy formed following Crohn’s disease diagnosis and other complications.
Problems:
- New stoma periodically retracts to skin level
- Multiple 1 and 2-piece convex products tried unsuccessfully
- Patient stayed with his familar brand and tried a 2-piece mouldable convex with a seal
- Continued to experience recurring leaks
- Small hernia developed
- Output consistency varied from soft to watery
Success with eakin dot® 2-piece soft convex:
- Achieved weartime of up to 5 days with no leaks or skin problems (eakin dot® 2-piece soft convex and an eakin Cohesive SLIMS® seal)
- Baseplate felt softer and more comforable to wear
- Increased feeling of security
- Fluted soft convex baseplated moulded well to his hernia
“After 40 years on another brand I’ve change to eakin dot®” Kaj, Denmark
Clinical evidence for choosing eakin Cohesive® seals:
hydrocolloid for longer-life wear is clinically proven to offer greater security, pouch weartime and skin-friendliness compared to other market leading pouches1- Soft convex insert provides greater support around the stoma*,1 with no ulcer causing pressure points3
- 100% of users agree it flexes with body contours1
References
- eakin dot® 2-piece user evaluations, Data on File, 2019.
- eakin dot® 2-piece nurse case study, Data on File, 2019.
- Data on file, 2014