Ostomy Supplies Delivered Fast Before the 4th of July Weekend!

Whether you're in San Diego, California or Boca Raton, Florida and you can get your ostomy supplies fast and cheap when you order from Parthenon.  All you need to do is give us a call at 1-800-453-8898 or go to www.parthenoninc.com to order!  There are several weekends like the one we're approaching where either a Friday or Monday are not typical delivery days for UPS and FedEx.  It can be avoided with proper planning.

It is always recommended that you plan ahead by ordering when you think you're within 2-3 weeks of running out of supplies.

Internal Deodorant Devrom to Effectively & Safely Treat Embarrassing Flatulence Odor

Internal deodorants, most people have never heard of them and morever don't quite know what they even do.  Perhaps make your insides mint smelling?! No. The term internal deodorant was given by the FDA to describe Devrom which is an over-the-counter medicine used to neutralize stinky odor from flatulence and stool.  That's right folks! Devrom is what you take to address the embarrassing smell from flatulence after your visit to the all you can eat taco bar, buffalo wing eating contest or if you simply want the assurance that odor will not be a problem. 
People who commonly use deodorants are those who have had ostomy surgery (colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy).  There are also those with fecal incontinence and also malabsorptive conditions like that created with some bariatric surgeries such as gastric bypass, duodenal switch and bileopancreatic diversion.  Devrom is made by the Parthenon Company and you can get a discount for "liking" it on Facebook!  www.Facebook.com/Devrom or www.Facebook.com/ParthenonMedical

Shopping Ostomy Supplies -- Potential Top 10 Real Estate Boomtowns in 2020

The Future Population Booms for Buying Ostomy Supplies
It can be a challenge to find a trusted company to provide your ostomy supplies.  The future will likely hold similar if not greater challenges and that is why you know your options.  North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Georgia, Idaho and Colorado are all slated as potential boomtowns in the next 8-10 years.  Time will tell, but whether you're a current or future resident of one of these states, know that Parthenon can get you the ostomy, wound care, skin care, urological and incontinence supplies you need and for less!
The Parthenon Company is a nationwide distributor of ostomy supplies carrying all brands well known and obscure.  We take great pride knowing that we can provide superior service as a smaller company and save you money with pricing!  We guarantee the lowest prices anywhere and will beat any advertised price (if lower than ours) by 5%! 
Below is a chart taken from the article we linked to re: 2020 boomtowns! 

Rank	Metro Area	Pop. 2010	Pop. 2020 (projected)	% change
1	Raleigh-Cary, N.C.	1,140,057	1,546,556	35.7%
2	Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, Wash.	255,485	345,779	35.3%
3	Austin-Round Rock, Texas	1,729,845	2,302,813	33.1%
4	Provo-Orem, Utah	530,931	700,234	31.9%
5	Hinesville-Fort Stewart, Ga.	78,595	102,769	30.8%
6	Logan, Utah-Idaho	126,348	163,550	29.4%
7	Grand Junction, Colo.	147,759	190,114	28.7%
8	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas	779,858	992,706	27.3%
9	Idaho Falls, Idaho	131,198	166,378	26.8%
10	Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, N.C.-S.C.	1,769,001	2,236,368	26.4%

ConvaTec Ostomy Supplies - Pay Less For Them at Parthenon!

We like to highlight manufacturers once in a while and I guess it's obvious we've spent some time on ConvaTec ostomy products recently with our focus on the Eakin Cohesive Seals packaging and color change. Don't fret as we are not going to forget about all of the other companies out there working hard to provide excellent ostomy products.  We will spend equal if not more time examining the great stuff they all have to offer.  The short list includes Nu-Hope Laboratories, Hollister, Coloplast, Cymed, Marlen, and Torbot.  There are others and we will cover them as well.  The folks at Parthenon take pride in knowing all there is about ostomy products to make your life easier.  A great opportunity to learn more about ConvaTec's offering for 2011 and 2012 come visit the UOAA conference in Reno this August 2011!
www.parthenoninc.com

Increased Ostomy Appliance Weartime with Eakin Cohesive and Moldable Technology by ConvaTec!

The people over at TG Eakin Ltd have a nice case study presented that exhibits the benefits of using the Cohesive technology to assist in the repair of excoriated skin and increase ostomy appliance wear time.
http://bit.ly/m7gpX8

The moldable technology allows for improved skin protection over traditional barriers and provides ease of use and versatility. The Eakin Cohesive Seals can be molded into almost any shape to accomodate dips and grooves in the skin around the stoma and prevent leakage. 

Click below to learn about ConvaTec Moldable Technology http://bit.ly/lAjvE1 and here's a video from ConvaTec to also learn about the product http://bit.ly/krf0Vq .

The Parthenon Company makes the largest and complete ostomy product catalog available.  Next time you're shopping around consider talking to the great people at Parthenon! www.Parthenoninc.com or 1-800-453-8898

Ostomy Information Located Here! 2011 UOAA Reno Convention

Have you made your travel plans yet to attend the 2011 United Ostomy Association of America meeting in Reno, Nevada?  If not, you only have about a month to wrap it up!  It will be sure to benefit the attendee as well as the exhibitor with rich opportunities to learn from one another and make new friends.
Here is a link to the forum on the UOAA site discussing travel to the meeting.  The official site link with all the info for the meeting is http://www.ostomy.org/conference_2011.shtml
Everyone at Parthenon will be thrilled to meet old and new friends there, so please drop by our booth!  This your chance to visit the manufacturers such as Nu-Hope Labs, Coloplast, ConvaTec, Hollister, Torbot, Marlen and Cymed as well as the distributors such as us, Parthenon! 

www.parthenoninc.com



Eakin Cohesive Seals -- A New Look!

Eakin Cohesive Seals, 2 inch size, item# 839002, that is distributed by ConvaTec, is one of the best known and widely popular ostomy accessories.  It gained its popularity for its ability to treat problems all ostomates face, leakage and skin irritation.  Leakage can result from a poor fitting ostomy appliance, natural dips or crevices around the stoma.  Any of these can result in leakage of watery stool as it travels from the stoma into the ostomy pouch.  Skin surrounding the stoma can become very irritated with by such leakage. 
From our friends across the Atlantic ocean at TG Eakin Limited have changed the packaging/colors of the Eakin line.

839002 Eakin Cohesive Seals "fairly old package"

839002 Eakin Cohesive Seals "really old package"

New Package / Colors for the Eakin Cohesive Seal Product Line!

The packages above are the ones we are all used to seeing with the one on the left being the oldest of the two and the one in the center bottom is the new packaging.  Following the launch of the new Eakin website, they decided to implement some changes in the package/colors of the Eakin Cohesive Seal.  The company's research indicated that consumers most identify the name rather than colors of the ostomy accessory and as such, they gave more prominence to the Eakin name on the package.  It is important to note that although the look of the package has changed, the product inside is still the same wonderful product we all know and trust.  The company will introduce the new package July 2011 and the following is a schedule of other TG Eakin Ltd product rebrandings:

July 2011: Cohesive®

November 2011: Wound Pouches

January 2012: Cohesive® Paste & Support Belts

March 2012: Eakin accessories

July 2012: Pelican Pouches

We don't know exactly when we will see these changes in the U.S. as they are likely to hit Europe before us. It's always fun to follow the progress of a product that is so popular and helps so many people.  Benefits of the Eakin Cohesive Seal include:

• Prevents leakage by forming a waterproof barrier around the stoma
• Prevents or heals sore and irritated skin
• Completely mouldable to fit any area
• Quick and simple to use
• No sting when placed on sore skin
• Increases pouch weartime
• Will not lose their stickiness through handling
• Creates a flat surface in preparation for appliance fitting
• Protects the skin around a large wound from harmful exudates
• To establish a seal for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

99.6% of users agree that Cohesive is an essential part of their stoma care routine - Survey of 2700 stoma care patients, UK (2007) 

90% of nurses graded Cohesive® as either ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’ when compared to other products for the treatment of excoriated skin - Survey of 196 Stoma Care Nurses, UK (2007)

The Eakin Cohesive Seal can be purchased from The Parthenon by calling toll free 1-800-453-8898 or online at http://www.parthenoninc.com .

Ostomy Supplies In Wyoming and Idaho -- Pay Less! Shop Parthenon!

The Parthenon Company www.parthenoninc.com can supply you with the ostomy, wound care, urological and incontinence supplies you know and trust even though we do not have a physical presence in your state!  We carry all the brands you recognize such as ConvaTec, Bard, Hollister, Rusch, Coloplast, Hollister, Nu-Hope, Smith & Nephew, and more!  Moreover, our prices will be a pleasant surprise from the high priced items you are used to being charged.  Orders over $100 ship for free and we usually ship within 1-2 business days!
Parthenon is based in Salt Lake City, UTAH and is very close to the surrounding states of Idaho and Wyoming.  Next time you are shopping around and want to check pricing, give us a call or go online at http://www.parthenoninc.com

SURGILUBE - What is it & where can I find it?

Fougera Flip Top 4.25 ounce Surgilube



Surgilube lubricating jelly is a blend of water soluble gums that provides instant and continuous lubrication for easy insertion of catheters, endoscopes, surgical instruments, magic bullet suppositories and gloves in to body orifices.  Common uses for surgilube include out patient clinics, labor and delivery rooms, emergency rooms, medical surgical floors, ob/gyn, urology, proctology, and gastroenterology. 
Surgilube is a great product and has been used for several years.  It is clear or transparent in sight, does not cloud and has directions for usage on the package.  It is a common product used by health care providers to lubricate and make it easier to complete tasks during patient exams and medical or surgical procedures mostly related to the vagina and rectum.
Surgilube is available in several forms such as a 3 gram foil pack, 4.25 ounce screw top and 4.25 flip top to name a few.  There have been recent shortages of this product, but Parthenon is able to provide the 4.25 flip top at this time while supplies last!  Call 1-800-453-8898 or go online to this link to buy Surgilube 4.25 flip top today!

What is Ozium Glycolyzed Air Sanitizer?

Ozium is an aerosol spray used to address smelly indoor odors.  This product is intended for use in public spaces, hotels, hospitals and schools.  The components of the spray are said to be "lighter than air" and linger for 3-4 hours  and ultimately eliminate the offensive odor(s).  It comes in two sizes: small 0.8 ounce pocket size and large 14.5 ounce home use size.  Ozium is an excellent product to deodorize foul odor and can be purchased directly from the Parthenon Company.  Supplies are limited! Order online at http://www.Parthenoninc.com
 

Discount Ostomy Supplies in Salt Lake City, UTAH

We are right here in your backyard. Anytime you might need to re-stock your ostomy pouches, skin barriers or other accessories, just give us a call and we can ship them right to your door or you can drop by and pick them up. The Parthenon http://www.parthenoninc.com/ has been serving the ostomate for 50 years and we deliver products nationwide as well as our favorite city =)
Go online, check out our catalog, fax us or just call 1-800-453-8898.
It can be confusing and frustrating trying to find the right ostomy appliance! There is so much to learn and not enough time to take it all in. Sooner than later you find yourself in a predicament and we do everything we can to keep our customers stocked with the brands they know and trust.
Parthenon can get almost anything you want, but some of the popular brands include: ConvaTec, Hollister, Coloplast, Nu-Hope, Cymed, Bard, Smith & Nephew, 3M, Torbot and Marlen.

Come Meet Us in Reno for the 2011 UOAA 3rd National Conference!

Have you ever wanted to meet other people with ostomies?  How about attend sessions to learn about having an ostomy?  Well if you answered yes to these questions, you should consider attending the UOAA 3rd National Conference in Reno this August 7th through the 11th.  Here is a pdf schedule of events and the main link to the event !
Meet representatives from the brands you love! See the new products! Get free samples! Learn and share knowledge with others like you! 
Last, your experience won't be complete without visiting your friends at Parthenon to get samples, a 2011 ostomy catalog and to just say hi! www.parthenoninc.com

See you in August!

The Complete Guide To Treat Flatulence Odor

Gas build up in the GI system can cause a lot of discomfort and some people have more or less amounts that are produced.  Often caused by swallowed air and/or diet gas production can be stimulated or quelled by these factors.  It isn't the most popular topic to discuss and as socially unacceptable as it may be, passing gas is a natural process that can provide much relief. 

Swallowed Air 
All of the points below can contribute to swallowing very small amounts of air which combined produce gas accumulation in the stomach passing through the small and large intestines and exiting the body by way of the rectum.

1. Drinking any carbonated beverage
2. Fast eating
3. Gum chewing, smoking, post nasal drip

Diet
The foods we eat can affect gas production especially those with carbohydrates which pass through the small intestine to the large intestine where they are broken down by bacteria with gas produced as a byproduct.

1. Cauliflower
2. Brussels sprouts
3. Dried beans
4. Broccoli
5. Cabbage
6. Bran

Dairy products, sweeteners and other food sensitivities can affect gas production too.  Odor of the flatus is an important issue too.  A result from deomposing food in the colon is the foul flatulence odor results from gases including hydrogen sulfide, indole and skatole. There are several products available to treat gas production/formation, but if odor is the more important factor to address, there is one medicine that does an excellent job.  It's name, Devrom, and it's available over-the-counter and FDA approved.  Devrom internal deodorant has been a trusted name for 50 years this year.  Banana flavored chewable tablets or capsules, the active ingredient is bismuth subgallate.  This flatulence remedy is the total package for deodorizing foul smelling flatus odor if you are unable to address in through diet. 

Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Conference 2011, New Orleans

WOCN 2011 Conference in NOLA

The WOCN 2011 conference in New Orleans, LA just completed (June 4 to June 8).  A meeting place for enterostomal therapists as well as any nurse looking to become better trained in the fields of ostomy, wound care and continence.  It is a great learning experience and it is important for them not to overlook the opportunity to meet with company representatives and learn about their products! 
The Parthenon Company produces the largest ostomy catalog in the nation focusing on both small and large scale manufacturers giving the reader the opportunity to learn about as many products as possible.  Order your ostomy supplies online or by calling 1-800-453-8898.