Changing and emptying your urostomy pouch

Changing and emptying your urostomy pouch

How often does the pouch need changing? Is it difficult?

It will be very helpful if you can try to establish a routine for changing your pouch – try and keep this as simple as possible. You may find that first thing in the morning is a good time for you, however, you will determine what works best for you and your lifestyle.

SenSura Mio Convex. Draining the ostomy pouch.

How often should I empty the pouch?

Typically, urine will drip continuously into the pouch, and therefore the pouch needs to be emptied when the pouch is 1/3 to 1/2 full. During the night, the urostomy pouch can be attached to a urostomy night bag so you don't need to get up to empty your pouch.

SenSura Mio Convex. Changing or emptying the ostomy pouch.

Is changing or emptying the pouch difficult?

The first few times, it may seem difficult, but it should get easier.

Take your time, it may take a few times before you get it right. Make sure the first few times you try emptying or changing the pouch, you do it somewhere you feel safe and comfortable. Eventually, emptying and changing your pouch should become routine for you.

 

 

Information from Coloplast Care is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be interpreted to contain treatment recommendations.
You should rely on the healthcare professional who knows your individual history for personal medical advice and diagnosis.

Videos

  • How to prepare the barrier

    The video will show you how to measure and cut your ostomy barrier.
    Note! This is an instructional video for using a 1-piece pouch. The procedure is the same if you use a 2-piece pouching.

  • How to apply a 1-piece pouching system

    See video on how to apply a 1-piece ostomy solution.
    Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch if you use an open pouch before application.

  • How to apply a 2-piece click pouching system

    See video on how to apply a 2-piece click ostomy solution.
    Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch before application if you use an open pouch.

  • How to apply a 2-piece adhesive coupling pouching system

    See video on how to apply a 2-piece adhesive ostomy solution.
    Note! Remember to close the outlet of the pouch before application if you use an open pouch.

  • How to empty a urostomy pouch

    See video on how to empty a urostomy pouch.

  • How to remove a 1-piece pouching system

    See video on how to remove a 1-piece ostomy solution.
    Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet before removing it if you use an open pouch.

  • How to remove a 2-piece click pouching system

    See video on how to remove a 2-piece click ostomy solution.
    Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet of the pouch before removing it if you use an open pouch.

  • How to remove a 2-piece adhesive coupling pouching system

    See video on how to remove a 2-piece adhesive ostomy solution.
    Note! Remember to empty the pouch by the outlet of the pouch before removing it if you use an open pouch.

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