A surgical incision known as an ostomy enables stool, pee, or both to exit the body through the abdomen. You’ll have a stoma after your ostomy procedure. A stoma is the portion of your ureter, small intestine, or the large bowel that protrudes through your skin and out of an orifice. It needs to be attached to an external pouch for drainage. Below are the things you should know about ostomy supplies.
Drainable Bags
Drainable bags can safely contain waste until it is drained through the outlet. To maintain a tight fit and prevent leaking, they frequently include a number of design characteristics. You can empty the contents of your pouch and then reuse it with a drainable ostomy bag, which is a fantastic alternative for those who are busy and require greater accessibility from their ostomy bag.
One-Piece Ostomy System
A one-piece ostomy system is a surgical method of securing an ostomy bag to the skin around the stoma. The system comprises a plastic pouch and an adhesive base plate that adheres to the stoma’s skin. The pouch is pre-cut with a hole to fit around the stoma. Some systems are waterproof and nonreturnable.
A one-piece ostomy system according to ABC-Med is more suitable for people who have a colostomy. A pediatric one-piece ostomy system has a transparent pouch cut to fit. The pouch is made with a standard wear skin barrier and an extra extended wear skin barrier for greater protection against output. Moreover, these systems provide patients with a variety of benefits, including the option of customizing the pouch and changing its type.
Cut-To-Fit Barrier
When choosing ostomy supplies, it’s essential to consider the size of your stoma. This will minimize leakage and create a tight seal around your stoma. In addition, because your stoma may change after surgery, it’s best to measure your stoma each time you change the pouch. There are two types of barriers: pre-cut barriers and cut-to-fit barriers. When choosing a pre-cut barrier, make sure to measure your stoma first before you measure your pouch.
Also, consider the type of output your stoma is likely to produce. Standard wear barriers tend to be thicker than those designed for thin output. A cut-to-fit barrier is designed to fit snugly into a patient’s ostomy pouch and will stay in place for many months. Some barrier types are tape-lined and will stabilize the skin around the wafer.