OSTOMY SUPPLIES: "HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT FIT"?

Finding the right ostomy system is crucial for your health, confidence and product wear-time. You can spend months in research and still remain uncertain about the choices you made. Ostomy Software offers a trusted solution you can rely on. It helps you find the most suitable ostomy products by taking into consideration your stoma size and shape, type of ostomy, personal needs, preferences and body features.

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What is new in version 3.1?

Ostomy Software 3.1 now has a database of over 3000 products from six ostomy manufacturers: Coloplast, ConvaTec, Cymed, Hollister, Marlen and Nu-Hope. This change makes the software an extremely powerful tool for finding the right ostomy system and for comparing products from various manufacturers. The upgrade was implemented in response to the enormous interest in the product and is based on recommendations made by ostomy nurses.

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Why do you need Ostomy Software?

Ostomy Software's robust engine searches thousands of colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy products to find the system that best suits your needs. It shows you comparable products between different manufacturers and gives you product numbers and pictures* to help you place your order or request samples. Click here to learn more.

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WHAT IS OSTOMY SOFTWARE?

• Ostomy Software will help you make an intelligent choice in choosing the right ostomy supplies.
• Ostomy Software lets you choose your appliances from the convenience of your own home.
• Ostomy Software has a powerful engine designed to do the entire research and matching work for you. It is extremely easy to use.
• Ostomy Software gives you the option to choose from among the products of various ostomy manufacturers.
• Ostomy Software has a built-in “smart matching system” which finds for you comparable products from among different manufacturers.
• Ostomy Software will keep you up to date with the latest on the market.

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Ostomy Supplies

Finding the right type of ostomy supplies is one of the most important and arduous tasks after the surgery. You will most probably leave the hospital with a couple of bags from a given manufacturer. These supplies will last you a few days or weeks and in most cases they are only a temporary solutions. You will soon discover that there is more than one manufacturer of ostomy supplies and that every manufacturer has a variety of product lines designed to suit individual needs. Good sources of information on how to choose your appliances would be your ET nurse, your friends or Internet. Another excellent choice, which will save you plenty of time and headache, is Ostomy Software.

An important thing to consider, before purchasing your ostomy supplies, is your medical coverage – governmental or private. If you have private insurance, call your insurance company and confirm that they cover you for ostomy products.

Tips

• Try as many products as possible. This is important to find what works best for you. Ostomy Software can help you in many ways to explore different options
• If you are in doubt or if you experience problems with your ostomy supplies contact your ET Nurse first. If this is impossible get in touch with your supplier, the manufacturer of the products or even your personal physician
• There are new products coming to the market every year. Find a way to stay informed. Again, Internet, friends and your ET nurse are good sources of information. If you have already purchased Ostomy Software, make sure you check periodically for updates.

List of most commonly used Ostomy Supplies

Pouches and Caps - One-piece or Two-piece
Flanges (Wafers)
Skin Barriers - to protect or heal of your skin from the effects of the adhesive
Irrigation Sets - for people who prefer to irrigate between appliance changes
Pouch Covers
Ostomy Support Belt - additional support for your appliances
Ostomy-Hernia Belt - for people with hernia
Pouch Deodorant - liquid, tablets etc.
Room Deodorant
Gauze, Wipes - used for personal hygiene

* Some of the products presented in the software have no pictures.