How To Use Brava Paste with Ostomy Appliances

Much like Coloplast's Brava Ostomy Strip Paste item# 26555 the new Brava Paste # 12050 also serves to fill in deep folds, scars and any uneven surfaces around the stoma.  It can also act as a caulking agent to protect the peristomal skin from ostomy leakage that can be so very caustic.

Before using the 12050 Brava ostomy paste ensure the skin around the stoma is clean and dry.
1. Apply the Coloplast paste directly from the tube onto the skin OR onto as a ring around the edge of the ostomy barrier (before application.....be sure to not apply to the entire barrier). 
2. If needed, level the paste by smoothing with a moistened finger.
3. After applying the ostomy barrier, gently press down on the barrier, around the stoma.
4. After use, remove any residual paste on the tube with a clean tissue. Recap the tube tightly to prevent contact with moisture.

Removal
The brava paste can be easily removed with lukewarm water and a wash cloth. Some paste residue can be left on the skin when applying the next appliance. It is better to leave a small amount of residue than risk irritating the skin trying to completely remove the residue.

Disposal
Dispose of any unused product iwth regular household trash. Product should not be flushed down the toilet.

Coloplast Paste Ingredients:
aliphatic hydrocarbon mixture, carbohydrate mixture, gelatin, titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, preservatives.

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How To Change and/or Remove a Hydrofera Blue Dressing

Hydrofera Blue Bacteriostatic Foam Wound Dressings are designed for local wound management and to be a part of the overall management program for wounds.  They maintain a moist wound environment that will facilitate wound healing.  If allowed to desiccate, rehydration with sterile saline or sterile water is recommended prior to removal. 

Steps

• Change the dressing every 1-3 days
• Do not let the dressing completely dry out.
• Rehydrate dressing as needed depending on drainage amount.
• The dressing should be changed if the dressing turns white.
• The dressing should be changed upon strike through drainage.

Ostomy Application and Removal

• Gently remove the old wafer/skin barrier.
• Wash the peristomal skin with soap and water.
• Rinse with water and dry the skin.
• Measure the circumference of the stoma using a measuring guide and trim the inner circle of the Hydrofera Blue Ostomy dressing so that it is smaller than the wafer.
• HB should be moistened and squeezed out. Place the HB film side away from skin.
• Cut the wafer larger than the circumference of the Hydrofera Blue Ostomy Dressing.
• Attach and seal the new pouch to the wafer per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Hydrofera Blue Ostomy dressing should be changed when the wafer/pouch is changed.

How To Use HydroferaBLUE Foam Wound Dressings

Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Foam Dressing is a sterile absorptive foam dressing made of Hydrofera Bacteriostatic (PVA) polyvinyl acohol sponge. Methylene blue (less than or equal to 0.00025 gr/gr), Crystal Violet (less than or equal to 0.00025 gr/gr).

Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Foam Dressing is a sterile absorptive foam dressing made of Hydrofera Bacteriostatic (PVA) polyvinyl acohol sponge. Methylene blue (less than or equal to 0.00025 gr/gr), Crystal Violet (less than or equal to 0.00025 gr/gr).

 

Indications: Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Foam Wound Dressings are intended as an external dressing for use in local wound management such pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, radiation burns, post-surgical incisions, and other external wounds caused by trauma.

Contraindications: Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Foam Wound Dressings are note indicated for third degree burns.

How To Apply a Hydrofera Blue Dressing

 
1. Wound Site Preparation

a.       Prior to the initial application of HydroferaBlue Wound Dressing, the wound should be debrided of any necrotic tissue.

b.      Prior to the initial application of each Hydrofera Blue Wound Dressing, the wound should be cleansed with normal saline and/or an appropriate cleansing solution.

2. Dressing Application

a.       Remove dressing from package and place dressing with film side down.

b.      Hydrate exposed foam with approximately 24cc to 30cc of sterile saline or sterile water.

c.       Flip dressing over and Place Hydrated Foam side directly over wound leaving the Film side up away from the wound.

d.   Secure dressing in place with a suitable cover dressing.