Choose eakin Cohesive^® seals to create a watertight appliance

Case study submitted by: Louise Tremblay, ET Nurse, Cité de la Santé, Québec, Canada

Patient history:

• 45 year old male
• History of Crohn’s Disease
• Permanent Ileostomy since 1991

Nurse review:

• Stoma size varies between 25 – 28mm, profile varies from flush to protruding up to 6mm
• Abdomen is flat
• Hyper granulation
• Pouch weartime is 2 days

Problems:

• Output is very liquid and the pouch needs to be emptied 8 – 10 times/day
• Also experiencing burning skin

Nurse recommends:

• Recommended use of eakin Cohesive SLIMS^®

Outcome:

 

• Patient independent with stoma care
• eakin pelican pouch™ appliance lasting 3 days
• Considering not having reversal of stoma due to confidence in her appliance

Reasons to use:

• Smoothing out irregular skin and filling dips and creases ^1,2,3,4
• Encircling the stoma to prevent corrosive output from damaging the appliance flange^2,3
• Adding protection for people with a high output ileostomy ^2,3,4
• Protecting against contact dermatitis ^1,2,3,4
• Prevention of repeated stoma problems^2,3

Clinical evidence for choosing eakin Cohesive^® seals:

Superior absorption⁴
High protection against enzymes ^3,4
Combats irritants^3,4

References

1. Boyles A (2010) Keeping up to date with stoma accessories: enabling informed choice. Gastrointestinal Nursing 8:6 28-42
2. Evans S, Burch J (2017) An overview of stoma care accessory products for protecting peristomal skin. Gastrointestinal Nursing 15:7 25-34
3. Kelly O’Flynn (2016) Protecting peristomal skin: a guide to conditions and treatment. Gastrointestinal Nursing 14:7 14-19
4. Mc Groggan G, Haughey S and McDowell K (2018) An absorbent, enzyme-inhibiting seal reduces peristomal skin complications. Gastrointestinal Nursing 16:1 42-49