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When shopping for medical supplies, it’s essential that the highest quality products be purchased. Not only will it save money in the long term; buying better quality products will help ensure that whoever is using them is kept as comfortable as possible as well. This is especially true when it comes to supplies such as indwelling catheters, pessaries and incontinence pads. Below are some examples of great brands to use when purchasing items like these.

1. Indwelling Catheters

Catheters are used to drain urine form the bladder when a patient is unable to urinate for any reason. This type of catheter is classified as one which is inserted into and allowed to stay in the bladder. Some of the most

Have you ever wished there was a way to discreetly dispose of your used ostomy appliance while out or at a friend’s place?

With Seal-N-Toss, you can simply place your used appliance inside the pouch, seal it, and toss it away.

Seal-N-Toss is made of a thick, opaque plastic that is quiet (no rustling noises) and features a heavy duty zip closure. It completely hides its contents and reduces odours. Seal-N-Toss is sold in packages of 50 bags.

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Medihoney is made from pure Manuka honey, which has special anti-bacterial properties not found in regular honey. It is medical-grade manuka hoeny, meaning that it has been filtered and sterilized to kill any bacteria.

How does Medihoney help heal chronic wounds? Manuka honey contains high levels of MGO (methylglyoxal), which is the main component responsible for the anti-bacterial properties of Medihoney.

Medihoney also has a low pH level, which helps maintain a "sour" wound environment, which makes it hard for bacteria to survive - resulting reduced chance of the wound getting infected. Medihoney also works naturally (without harsh chemicals) with the body to promote debridement - or the lifting

Flange Seal Rings create a waterproof barrier around the edge of your flange, preventing water from penetrating through the edges of your flange.  This helps prevent premature flange detachment due to water exposure.  Flange Seal Rings are made of an adhesive, transparent, thin waterproof membrane.

How Do I Put On Flange Seal Rings?

After attaching your Flange as usual, apply the Flange Seal ring directly on top of your flange, covering up the edge of the flange to protect it from water.

How to Choose the Right Size of Flange Seal Rings

If your flange is 57mm or below, choose product code FSR-1.  If your flange is 57mm or above, choose product code FSR-2.  When in doubt, choose FSR-2

OstaBelt is an innovative stylish belt system dedicated to help ostomy patients return to an active lifestyle. Created with the most durable and breathable material, the OstaBelt is guaranteed to provide comfort and protection around the clock. With a simple opening of a zipper, you will be able to empty out pouch contents effortlessly. Our system works with a one-piece or two-piece flange to provide a universal fit.

How Do I Put On my OstaBelt?

The OstaBelt has a unique application where the flange is inserted through the hole opening on the back of the belt.  The flange then appears in the inside zippered pouch compartment where the ostomy bag will attach.

The belt is then positioned around

Nowadays, consumers are looking for shopping experiences that are as convenient as possible. As a result, many of them now shop online for as many items as possible – including a wide range of medical supplies. However, many people question whether it is safe or not to purchase medical products unseen from an online supplier. This can be a safe practice, provided that the points below are kept in mind at the time of making your purchases.

#1 – Site reputation is important

When considering purchasing medical products online, it is essential to take the site in question’s reputation into consideration. As a result, it is important to search for the seller’s physical address, a valid contact number

Personal care workers are people who are not appreciated nearly enough for the tasks they perform on a daily basis. When it comes to choosing the right diapers for adults, there are a few great brands that are preferred by most personal care workers and nurses because of the great features they offer.

#1 – Those that offer the best fit

Before even considering the various brands of diapers for adults, it is crucial to ensure that the ones being used are the best possible fit. What may fit one patient perfectly may not be a suitable fit on someone else, which means that it is a good idea to try a few different brands before committing to a specific one. If adult diapers do not fit correctly, they

When stocking items that are not often used, such as ostomy products or skin care supplies, it is imperative that they be correctly stored, as failure to do so could result in significant stock losses over time. Below are a few handy rules that should be adhered to when stocking rarely used medical supplies and products.

#1 – Keep cool and dry

One of the main concerns that must be taken into consideration when storing skin care products in Canada or even ostomy supplies is temperature. When these supplies are stored at temperatures exceeding 25-30 degrees Celsius, they can start to degrade, rendering them less effective. In some cases, exposing them to excessive heat can render them risky to

Stalled wounds are those which have healed to an extent, but that have not progressed beyond a specific point of improvement. Although this can occur for a number of reasons such as patients being diabetic, a poor diet, stress or other factors in a patient’s immediate environment, it can be difficult to determine why the healing process slows down. Using cellulose and matrix dressings on these wounds can however help encourage healing to progress again.

#1 – Bacterium Cannot Penetrate Them

These dressings have been shown to significantly lower the risk of infection developing because bacterium cannot penetrate them, even when wet, which enables patients to bathe and wash as normal. A study was

If you have recently been fitted with a urostomy pouch, you may not yet be sure how or when to change it. However, in order to remain comfortable and sanitary, there are a few basic guidelines to follow – all of which will make your general urostomy care and maintenance routine as simple and convenient as possible.

#1 – Replace the pouch as directed

Although your stoma nurse will have given you directions regarding how to perform this task, it can be easy to forget the details after arriving home. A one-piece urostomy pouch will normally require replacement every other day, while the two-piece versions usually need to have the baseplate or flange section replaced once to twice a week to prevent