Common problem

Q: How to clean the stoma and surrounding skin?

A: Wash the skin around the stoma with gauze or alcohol cotton balls and warm water, wipe from the inside out, and then dry thoroughly. There is no need for alkaline soaps or disinfectants, which dry out the skin and affect the stickiness of the glue.

Q: How to choose a suitable ostomy bag?

A: First of all, we have to consider the type of stoma, operation time, and personal habits. Ileostomy patients choose ostomy bags for easy discharge and cleaning due to the fluidity of excretion, while colostomy patients can use open or closed bags. For those who have just finished surgery, we recommend using a transparent pouch for easy care and observation of the stoma.

One-piece ostomy bags are economical, but less convenient to clean

The two-piece ostomy bag can be taken off for cleaning at any time, keeping it clean and reusable.

Q: What should be paid attention to when pasting the ostomy bag?

A: First, ensure that the skin around the stoma is dry, flatten the skin, and paste the stoma bag from bottom to top. When pasting, take an upright or lying position to keep the abdominal skin flat.

Q: Precautions for storage of ostomy bags?

A: Store in a cool and dry environment (10-25° is appropriate). It is not advisable to place stoma care products in a high temperature (above 40°) or low temperature (<10°) and humid environment. It is strictly forbidden to press the ostomy bag with heavy objects.

Q: How to clean the ostomy bag?

A: Just wash the ostomy bag with clean water. One-piece ostomy bags can be cleaned with a cleaning bottle, while two-piece ostomy bags can be taken off and cleaned at any time, and placed in a cool place to dry to avoid exposure to the sun.