Coloplast Brava Strip Paste - An Application Guide For Ostomates

Ostomy strip paste, in one form or another, is offered by many of the manufacturers.  Coloplast has introduced their Brava Ostomy Strip Paste recently and it has become quite popular.  

Coloplast's new Brava ostomy strip paste is flexible, moldable, and contains no alcohol which means that the paste will mold into body contours to protect the skin without stinging or irritation. The Brava paste is easily molded into deep skin folds and other areas in need of skin protection or subject to irritation. For easier application, simply moisten the fingers with water before modeling the paste. If a smaller amount than a strip is required, simply cut the necessary amount from the strip and put the rest away for later use. If a larger amount is required, two paste strips may be squeezed together with the fingers. Coloplast's new ostomy strip paste is intended for filling in cavities/folds in the skin or as an extra method of skin protection/sealing.

 

How to open the packaging: Open the packaging by pulling the flap at the end. Take out the paste strip. Remove the protective film (fig. A), and the paste is ready for use. It is recommended to keep a finger on the paste material when removing the film (fig. B) so the film can be quickly pulled off.

Application of the paste: Paste is used directly on the skin.  Apply the paste strip to the skin (1a). Smooth the paste with fingers so that the skin and paste make an even surface (1b).Then apply the ostomy appliance.

Paste used in connection with cavities/folds in the skin.  Place a piece of paste strip in the fold. Mold the paste into the fold. The paste must fill in the whole cavity so that the paste and the skin make an even surface (2b).

Paste applied directly on the adhesive.  Apply a piece of paste around the center hole of the adhesive. Smooth the paste with fingers against the adhesive surface so that the skin and paste make an even surface (3b). Apply the adhesive to the skin.

Paste on the surface of the flange.  Apply the flange to the skin. Apply a piece of paste strip around the stoma (4a). Smooth the paste around the stoma and on the flange so that the flange and the paste make an even surface. Apply the pouch.

Removal of the paste.  The paste may be removed from the skin at any time. Typically residues will not remain on the skin as the paste will come off the skin together with the adhesive. 

Coloplast Brava Ostomy Strip Paste is available from Parthenon at discounted prices, in fact, if you find a lower price than ours, just tell us and we will be happy to beat it by 5%!
 

Main Reasons for Applying a Wound Dressing

So many advancements have been made in the wound care field and the selection of wound dressings can be dizzying at times.  Here is an incomplete list of primary reasons one might apply a wound dressing.

• To produce rapid and cosmetically acceptable healing,
• To remove or contain odor,
• To reduce pain,
• To prevent or combat infection,
• To contain exudate,
• To cause minimum distress or disturbance to the patient,
• To hide or cover a wound for cosmetic reasons.
• A combination of two or more of the above.

Utah Wound Care Supplies at Discounted Prices!

Discount wound care supplies in Utah are hard to find let alone anywhere else.  We are constantly surprised by the high prices of these dressings.  While much research goes into the development and testing of them, it is still hard to benefit from them if a customer cannot afford them.  Parthenon will do everything possible to provide you the product you want at the lowest price possible.  We don't substitute and will get it to you fast if we don't already have it.




Parthenon is a specialist in wound and ostomy supplies with prices much lower than normal retail in the store.  We carry all wound care brands such as Aquacel, DuoDerm, Restore, Coloplast, Smith & Nephew, 3M, Medline Silvasorb, Medihoney, Mepilex, and Molnlycke and MORE!
Next time you are shopping for wound care supplies consider Parthenon!  We will get it to you quickly and save you lost of money!

Coloplast Brava Ostomy Powder

Brava™ Ostomy Powder by Coloplast

Brava Powder is used to absorb moisture from the peristomal skin to allow the ostomy bag to adhere properly, especially if your skin is very moist.  
Mid 2012 Coloplast introduced a new line of ostomy accessories titled Brava.  One of the Brava products is Coloplast Brava Powder which is used to absorb moisture on skin around the skin to increase weartime.  
Below is some product information on the Coloplast Brava Powder:
Powder is a non-sterile product and should not be used by people with severely damaged or impaired immune systems such as people with leukemia or people taking medication to suppress their immune system after organ transplant.  powder should not be used on premature babies, or infantts who are receiving incubator care.  Seek medical attention if the skin around your stoma is macerated.  If you develop an allergic reaction, please contact Coloplast for information on components of Brava Powder.  
Coloplast Brava Powder is intended for moisture absorption on intact peristomal skin.

Directions How To Use Coloplast Brava Poder
Preparation

• Wash and dry the peristomal skin.

Application

• Screw the cap off and aim at the intended area.
• Gently shake or squeeze the bottle and spread the powder over the intended skin.
• Spread the powder evenly using gauze.
• Dust off excess powder before applying the ostomy barrier or ostomy pouch adhesive.
• Close the cap tightly after use and store in a cool dry place.

Coloplast Brava Powder is available at the lowest price from the Parthenon Company online at www.parthenoninc.com or 1-800-453-8898.