Basic
application of Ostomy systems:
ONE-PIECE SYSTEMS
This
system type combines both the barrier and pouch into one convenient unit.- Clean and dry
peristomal skin.
- Measure your
stoma
- Prepare the skin
barrier (for cut-to-fit barriers: using the guidelines, cut an appropriate
size).
- Remove the paper
from the adhesive.
- Place the
pouching system over your stoma gently.
- Press the skin
barrier against the skin, paying particular attention to the area closest
to the stoma.
- Smooth onto your
skin.
Remove the release paper from the
skin barrier.
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Place the pouching system gently in
position over the stoma. Press the skin barrier against the skin, paying
particular attention to the area closest to the stoma.
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During application, maintain slight
pressure on the skin barrier for 30 seconds to a minute.
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TRADITIONAL TWO-PIECE SYSTEMS
This system type is made up of both a
barrier and a pouch. The two pieces connect together with a plastic coupling
ring.
- Clean and dry peristomal skin.
- Measure your stoma
- Prepare the skin barrier (for cut-to-fit skin barriers, using the guidelines, cut an appropriate size and for moldable skin barriers: roll the adhesive back to fit your stoma).
- Remove the paper from the adhesive.
- Center the hole over your stoma, on your skin.
- Press the skin barrier gently against your skin.
- Align the plastic ring on the pouch with the ring on the skin barrier and press together.
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Place the skin barrier gently over
the stoma
and press it firmly against the skin with attention to the area closest to the stoma. |
Position the flange on the pouch
over
the skin barrier flange. Gently press the bottom of the pouch flange against the skin barrier and move upward. |
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TWO-PIECE SYSTEMS WITH ADHESIVE COUPLING TECHNOLOGY
This system type is made up of both a
barrier and a pouch. The two pieces connect together to with a foam adhesive
ring and flexible "Landing Zone".
- Clean and dry peristomal skin.
- Measure your stoma
- Prepare the skin barrier (for cut-to-fit barriers, using the guidelines, cut an appropriate size and for moldable barriers, roll the adhesive back to fit your stoma).
- Remove the paper from the adhesive.
- Center the hole over your stoma, on your skin.
- Press the skin barrier gently against your skin. Hold for 30 seconds to a minute to secure the barrier to your skin.
- Align the lower half of the foam adhesive collar on the pouch with the clear "Landing Zone" on the skin barrier. Then roll or slide your fingers over the upper portion of the pouch to secure the two pieces together.
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Remove the white release
paper and center the hole over the stoma. |
Fold the adhesive ring, apply
the lower half to the bottom of the landing zone, then roll or slide the fingers to secure the pouch. |
Run a finger around the pouch
to make sure it's smooth and wrinkle free. |
