Preparation is key when establishing sound routines in order to change and empty your pouch smoothly. Make sure that the following items are always within short reach, no matter where you go:
- Soft wipes
For cleaning your ostomy without causing unnecessary skin irritation. - Warm water
The safest way to clean your ostomy is using warm water without any additives (e.g. soap, oil etc.) - Disposable bag
In order to safely dispose the used ostomy pouch. - New ostomy pouch
Make sure to bring a couple in case something happens to the first one. - Curved scissors
Unless you have a pre-cut pouch, which you don't need to cut to size. - Ostomy guide
In order to cut a hole that fits the ostomy as perfectly as possible, trace the size and shape of the ostomy on the ostomy guide before you cut. - Other supporting products
These could include various tapes, lotions, paste etc.
