MEDICAL SUPPLY SKIN BARRIER PASTE 

 

Medical supply skin barrier is one of the ostomy solutions that are important in taking care of the skin. This barrier comes in different styles. It helps prevent skin stripping from adhesive removal. It is secured and is flexible for total skin protection around stomas, draining wounds and other areas of irritation. A medical supply skin barrier comes in sheets, films, rings and paste or creams.

Furthermore, medical supply skin barriers protect the skin from irritating stomal discharge, and are durable in the presence of heat and moisture. Some medical supply skin barriers are designed with body contour to provide comfort and allow freedom of movement. Usually, medical supply skin barriers are made up of flexible materials and sticky on both sides for a custom fit.

If the person has a problem with uneven skin or getting a good seal, he or she can use stoma adhesive paste or powder with skin sealant to get a better seal. The stoma adhesive paste can be applied around the stoma right up to the edge of the stoma itself and will not hurt it. If the person chooses to use the skin sealant with the stoma powder, the skin sealant should be applied first and left to dry; the sealant will act as a barrier or a second layer of skin, so to speak. The powder will be applied after the skin sealant has dried; it should be brushed on around the peristomal skin lightly, and any excess should be brushed away. Either of these two ways of producing a better seal is acceptable and depends on the ostomate's choice.

In buying medical supply skin barrier, make sure that you will have the good one for stomas. There are varieties of brands of medical supply skin barriers. There is a product known as medical supply skin barrier paste. It is used as caulking to fill in the space between the stoma and the opening in the medical supply skin barrier. It is not glue, thus it should not be used to keep the pouch on the abdomen. The paste fills in gaps or uneven areas. It also protects skin around the stoma, and can increase wear-time.

In putting up a medical supply skin barrier paste, it is vital to remove the soiled wafer and gently clean the skin around the stoma in the usual way. Pat the skin dry. Apply a bead of medical supply skin barrier paste around the stomal opening on the body side of the medical supply skin barrier or apply the paste to the skin immediately surrounding the stoma. Then, let the paste air dry for a minute and gently place the wafer over the stoma and on to the skin. Hold in place for a few minutes, allowing the warmth of the hand to mold it to the abdomen. Lastly, attach the pouch to the flange on the medical supply skin barrier.