Ostomy pouching systems are a set of two parts that include a skin barrier and a collection pouch. The pouch is neatly attached to the abdomen by the skin barrier and fitted over and around the stoma to collect the expelled waste. The barrier protects the stoma from the waste output and is neutral to the skin. These pouching systems are very important for the perfect fucntioning of an ostomy and hence ostomates require the right kind of pouching system to make sure that they ostomy remains healthy and functioning.
Pouching systems are commonly used for three types of ostomies, namely, ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy.
There are two types of pouching systems for Ileostomies and Colostomies:
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ConvaTec ActiveLife One-Piece Pre-Cut Opaque Drainable Pouch With Stomahesive Skin Barrier |
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Hollister New Image Two-Piece Ultra-Clear Drainable Ostomy Pouch With Lock n Roll Microseal Closure |
In some colostomies there might be an event of irrigation, using a procedure analogous to an enema. This is carried out to clean the stool directly out of the colon through the stoma. It requires a special irrigation system, consisting of an irrigation bag with a connecting tube (or catheter), a stoma cone and an irrigation sleeve. A special lubricant is sometimes used on the stoma in preparation for irrigation. After the irrigation, some colostomates can use a stoma cap, a one- or two-piece system which simply covers and protects the stoma. This procedure is usually done to avoid the need to wear a pouch.
Depending on the frequency of the output one can choose between two different pouch options.
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ConvaTec SUR-FIT Natura Two-Piece Mold-To-Fit Opaque Drainable Ostomy Pouch Without Filter |
Genairex Securi-T One-Piece Standard Wear Cut-to-Fit Transparent 9 Inches Drainable Pouch |
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Coloplast Assura One-Piece Convex Light Standard Pre-Cut Midi Opaque Closed Pouch With Filter |
ConvaTec SUR-FIT Natura Two-Piece Opaque Closed-End Pouch With Filter |
There are a number of pouching accessories that help in easing and aiding the functioning of the ostomy pouching systems.
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C&S Daily Wear Close End Pink Ostomy Pouch Cover |
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Genairex Securi-T Ostomy Powder |
ConvaTec AllKare Protective Barrier Wipes |
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Coloplast Brava Elastic Barrier Strips |
ConvaTec Stomahesive Paste |
Hollister Adapt Ostomy Barrier Rings |
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Coloplast Brava Adjustable Ostomy Belt |
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