Neutralize foul odor associated with necrotic tissues, feces and urine with odor eliminators which leave the environment odorless or smelling fresh and pleasant.
Summertime and swimming go hand-in-hand. What fun it is to laze around the pool with your family and make memories! Everyone is enjoying a dip in the cool water under the sun...except you because of your fear of swimming with an ostomy bag. Learn 7 valuable...
Clean and dry the peristomal skin Remove the covering from the back of the skin barrier Gently place the opening of the pouch system on the stoma Press the barrier on the skin paying greater attention to the area nearer the stoma Maintain certain pressure over...
Ballooning in your ostomy device can lead to a blowout. What exactly is a blowout? How can I prevent this from happening? We have some information you might want. READ MORE
For those living with an ostomy, the right ostomy bag accessories can make everyday life easier and avoid potential troubles down the road. If you have an ileostomy or a colostomy, the right ostomy accessory can help you maintain your lifestyle and...
Pediatric ostomy bag replacement largely depends on how long the skin barrier stays connected to the child’s skin. The pediatric pouch needs to be changed in the following situations: Leakage In case the body develops itching and skin burns The wear time of a...
The advantage to a two-piece ostomy pouches is that it is easier to see how you are placing your wafer, especially for somebody who has some vision issues or has trouble seeing very well. For them, a 2-piece will be more practical & easier because they can...
An ostomy or skin barrier, also known as a wafer or flange, is an ostomy device that is made to fit around the stoma. It fixes to the peristomal skin creating a seal around the stoma to prevent leakage and maintains a secure connection between the pouch and...
Once you have recovered from an ostomy surgery returning to a “normal” life might seem like a strange idea. Truth is you should be able to resume your normal activities after a healing period. The when, how, or what exercise you can do will depend on the...
After surgery for an ostomy, whether it’s a colostomy, ileostomy, or a urostomy, patients have many questions about a plethora of items. Many ostomy patients may think that many of their common activities they did before surgery can no longer be done. One of...
An ostomy bag, also referred to as an ostomy pouch, is designed to collect feces or urine discharged from the stoma. It is usually made from plastic and available in varying styles and sizes.
Women who have to endure a mastectomy or lumpectomy on their breasts not only deal with the physical pain but with some possible emotional pain. Recovery after breast surgery can leave women with a lack of confidence due to potential body image issues.
Choosing the right type of clothing is important for a child with an ostomy. Avoid clothes with a waistband because it can obstruct the pouch from getting filled. Some parents prefer putting the ostomy bag inside the diaper while others may leave it outside...
Start with peeling one corner of the skin barrier. Push the skin down and pull the barrier up. You can also use an adhesive remover like a wet paper towel soaked in warm water. Dispose of the old pouch into a plastic bag. A closure clip may be kept aside for...
A one-piece ostomy system combines the skin barrier and pouch into a single unit. The ostomy bag fixes around the stoma through an adhesive flange. It is the most popular ostomy system, being lightweight and easy to manage.
In a two-piece ostomy system , the ostomy bag is separate from the skin barrier. The skin barrier is fixed on the peristomal skin of the stoma using adhesives and then the ostomy pouch is attached to the barrier. The barrier and bag may be linked using...
The stoma bag can be cut and its content flushed down the toilet and the bag disposed of. Alternately, the pouch can be disposed of along with its content into a disposal bag. Seal the bag, put it into the domestic refuse bin and wash your hands.
Yes, the stoma has many blood capillaries at the surface. They rupture easily when cleaning or touching the stoma. This should stop rather quickly. If the opening is too small and rubbing on the edge of the stoma, you may note more bleeding. If your pouch is...
Absolutely! You can do anything you did before having your stoma. Track driving – absolutely. I think your biggest concern would be, if you’ve had the ileostomy & you have to empty your pouch frequently, they do actually make little packets that you can put in...
