Using eakin dot® 2 piece for severe sight
impairment
Case study submitted by: HagaZiekenhuis, The Hague Barbara Weterings & Annette Gardien Stomal Therapy Nurses The Netherlands
4 reasons to use:
Easy to use1 even in the event of severe sight impairment2
Increased patient security, comfort and confidence1,2
Flexible, fluted baseplate moulds to body contours1,2
Large CTF and 80mm ring size ideal for large oval stoma2
Patient History:
64 year old man, registered blind.
Has guide dog for assistance.
2010-2014: Temporary stoma due to colon cancer.
2019: Ileostomy due to faecal
incontinence. Large oval
stoma and hernia.
Problems:
2010-2014: Used 2-piece click system with non pop-up baseplate.
Difficulties in attaching.
Regular leaks, pouch often disconnected.
Dependent on community care up to 3 times per day for pouch changes. Thus, unable to leave home, despite having guide dogs.
2019: Output very liquid. Unable to use drainable pouch as too difficult to clean independently.
Desperate to avoid problems experienced with his 2-piece system during the 2010-2014 period.
Success with eakin dot® 2-piece
Nurse recommended eakin dot® 2-piece with closed pouch.
Patient practised prior to surgery and managed with no
problems.
Post-surgery: managing pouch
changes up to 3 times per day
independently.
No leaks. Can manage occasional
baseplate changes independently
when needed.
Only 2 community care visits per
week to change baseplate and
review skin condition.
Confidence and independence
restored.
Able to go out and socialize again.
Clinical evidence for choosing eakin dot® 2-piece:
Purple pop-up on baseplate, audible CLICK and “peel-down” to remove make pouch changes easier.1
hydrocolloid for longer-life wear clinically proven to offer greater security and pouch weartime compared to other market leading pouches.1
References
eakin dot® 2-piece user evaluations. Data on file. 2017-2019
eakin dot® 2-piece nurse case study. Data on file. 2020
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