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Learn how and when to change a closed colostomy pouch.
The first few times you change your colostomy pouch it will likely feel challenging. Make sure that the first few times you change your pouching system, you find a location in which you feel comfortable.
Take your time - it is fine if at first you don't get it right every time. Soon, it will become a routing and more familiar to you.
Getting into a routine
It may be helpful for you to establish a routine for changing your pouch. Changing your pouch at a time when your ostomy is realtively inactive, like first thing in the morning, may be a good plan to establishing a routine.
How often does your pouching system need to be changed?
The frequency of pouching system changes depends on many things, however, you would want to change your pouching system if you feel itching or burning of the skin around your stoma.
Output from a colostomy is not too different from a normal bowel movement. The output is generally solid, and the pouching system needs changing typically one to three times a day.
Prior to use, refer to product 'Instructions for Use' for intended use and relevant safety information.
Information from Coloplast Care is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be interpreted to contain treatment recommendations.
You should rely on the healthcare professional who knows your individual history for personal medical advice and diagnosis.
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Information from Coloplast Care is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be interpreted to contain treatment recommendations.
You should rely on the healthcare professional who knows your individual history for personal medical advice and diagnosis.
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How to prepare the barrier
The video will show you how to measure and cut your ostomy barrier.
Note! This is an instructional video for using a 1-piece pouch. The procedure is the same if you use a 2-piece pouching.-
How to apply a 1-piece pouching system
See video on how to apply a 1-piece ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch if you use an open pouch before application. -
How to apply a 2-piece click pouching system
See video on how to apply a 2-piece click ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch before application if you use an open pouch. -
How to apply a 2-piece adhesive coupling pouching system
See video on how to apply a 2-piece adhesive ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch before application if you use an open pouch. -
How to empty a drainable pouch
See video on how to empty a drainable ostomy pouch.
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How to remove a 1-piece pouching system
See video on how to remove a 1-piece ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet before removing it if you use an open pouch. -
How to remove a 2-piece click pouching system
See video on how to remove a 2-piece click ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet of the pouch before removing it if you use an open pouch. -
How to remove a 2-piece adhesive coupling pouching system
See video on how to remove a 2-piece adhesive ostomy solution.
Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet of the pouch before removing it if you use an open pouch.
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