HOW TO EMPTY YOUR 1 PIECE POUCH SYSTEM
HOW TO EMPTY YOUR 1 PIECE POUCH SYSTEMTRANSCRIPTWhether you will have an ostomy for a short time, or for the rest of your life, there aresteps you can take each day to help make living with an ostomy more comfortable foryou.Empty your pouch when it is about a third to half full. If your pouch gets too full it maypull away from your skin and cause leaks. But you won’t be able to feel your pouchfilling, so every now and then throughout the day, take a moment to check to see howfull it is.There are different ways to empty your pouch depending on the type and style ofpouch system you’re using. If you are using a 1-piece pouch system, here is one waythat may work for you.In the restroom, sit or stand in a position that is comfortable and allows you to seea clear view of the water in the toilet. Also, try to position yourself so you won’t soilyour clothing.Using the side position, you will sit or stand beside the toilet. If you choose thebackward position, you will sit or stand facing the toilet handle. And in the forwardposition, you will sit as far back on the toilet seat as possible, with your legs on eitherside of the bowl. With practice, you will find the position that is best for you.Have some toilet paper handy. Raise the pouch so the opening faces up. Open thepouch by unclamping it or unrolling it. Lower the pouch opening into the toilet andslide your hands over the pouch to push the waste out. Wipe the opening of the pouchinside and out with toilet paper. If you use pouch deodorant, add it now. Close yourpouch and wash your hands thoroughly.With practice, emptying your pouch will get easier and become routine. Remember toempty it when it is a third to half full. To avoid leaks, do not let it get too full.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_qc_10015_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
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