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these instructions if you have a round stoma and use a
cut-to-fit skin barrier. The product in the photos may
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Step 1: Gather supplies needed to change the pouch.
Things you need will include a pouch, gauze or wipes, some water and a disposal bag in which to put the used product. You may also need a pouch clamp, skin barrier paste, pouch deodoriser, skin wipe or other items recommended by a knowledgeable healthcare provider. |
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Step 2: Remove old pouch.
Gently peel the adhesive off skin. Use your finger to push skin away from the pouch adhesive. If there is a pouch clamp, remove and save. (In the future, ensure your new pouch is already cut and the release paper is taken off prior to removing the old pouch.)
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Step 3: Get pouch ready to put on.
Measure stoma using the stoma measuring guide. Choose the opening which is closest to the size of the stoma. Trace that opening on the back of the release paper or cutting guide available from the Complete Prescription Service. |
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| Cut the skin barrier. The skin barrier should fit snugly around the stoma without touching it so that all skin will be protected. |
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| Optional: You may choose to attach the pouch to the skin barrier flange at this time. |
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| Remove the backing from the skin barrier. Set aside. |
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| Optional: If skin barrier paste is used, apply it around the opening. Paste will help to fill in areas that are not flat and may help to improve the wear time. Do not use too much paste. |
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Step 4: Clean and completely dry the skin.
When the pouch is off, look at the skin. It may have a slight pink colour where the adhesive was. This is normal, and it will go away in a few minutes. If the skin is broken, discoloured, or has red bumps on it, this is not normal, and you should contact a healthcare provider. Look at the stoma. It should be red and moist. A small amount of bleeding is normal. |
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| Optional: If you are using a skin wipe, apply it at this point. Let it dry completely. |
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Step 5: Put on the skin barrier flange.
Centre the opening in the pouch over the stoma. Gently press the barrier to be sure it has made good contact with the skin. |
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| Note: If your skin barrier flange has a tape border, remove the paper backing from the tape which surrounds the skin barrier. |
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Step 6: Attach the pouch to the skin barrier flange (if you have not already done this).
Make sure the flanges are attached all the way around.
Note: If you are using the Hollister Conform 2 System, you will hear numerous "clicks" confirming that you are attaching the flanges correctly. |
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Step 7: Close bottom of pouch.
If a drainable pouch is used, put on a pouch clamp. |
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| If a urostomy pouch is used, be sure the drain tap is closed. |
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A pouch deodoriser, such as M9, may be used in the bottom of the pouch before the clamp is put on. Put 4 – 12 drops in the pouch. This will eliminate the odour when the pouch is emptied. |
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