What are the Ostomy Bags? Difference Between One-piece, Two-piece, and Drainable Bags Ostomy Bags5/10/2020 When a patient goes through the ostomy surgery, he needs some significant ostomy supplies. A nurse guides the patient about the use of these accessories. Well, the ostomy pouch is a vital element for ostomy surgery. After the operation, you need a container that can hold the waste of the body. Moreover, you cannot overlook the type of bag. It depends on the type of ostomy surgery (colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy). For every operation, there should be a different bag. Every type of ostomy bag’s job is to collect the stool and urine. There are some disposable and some reusable pouches. It depends on the need of the patient. For example, for transverse colostomy, a person should wear a disposable container. After the one use, he can discard it and apply the new one. Every ostomy bag’s style is different. Some pouches are open from the bottom that allows an easy expel of the waste. Some are closed and a few are removable. Moreover, some are invisible underdress. Ostomy bags are perfectly safe to wear on your stoma. They protect the peristomal through the coupling. This strictly holds and sticks to the body and prevents the stool and urine from leakage. Every type of ostomy pouch is not suitable for every type of skin. Therefore, the patient should ask the nurse or doctor, after their recommendation they should choose the bag. Classification of Ostomy Bags Ostomy bags have two general types.
One-Piece Ostomy Bag In a one-piece ostomy bag, the adhesive wafer has attached to the edges. The stickiness of the glue is permanent; therefore, it is hard or impossible to detach it. If you try, you will damage the pouch. Moreover, due to the strictness of the appliance, it usually not recommended to the elder or visually impaired patients. However, a one-piece ostomy bag is flexible than a two-piece. Moreover, it is fast and easy to apply. You can quickly replace it. It is less-in weight; therefore, a patient can peacefully carry it. The drawback of the appliance is adhesive. The peristomal get damaged because of the glue. Two-Piece Ostomy Bag
Well, the name shows that the two-piece ostomy bag will have two units. Therefore, the skin barrier is a separate appliance in this type of pouching system. It has a flange that connects the skin barrier and ostomy container. Moreover, there is a plastic ring that snaps into place. Well, this ostomy pouching system is expensive; however, you can use the skin barrier after two to three days. The two-piece ostomy bag has the adhesive wafer that has attached to the releasable coupling. Therefore, while separating the appliance, the body or peristomal skin won’t get damaged. Therefore, the application is comparatively easy for elder and visually impaired people. Drainable Ostomy Bag A drainable ostomy bag has open ends. They have designed in a way that the edges sealed with a clamp, clip, press, or Velcro. The best part of these pouches is easy washing and replacing the system. A patient can empty and wash the appliance in any public restroom or gathering. Once he knows the proper use of the bag, it is uncomplicated for him to replace or clean it. These pouches are common for ileostomy patients. For those who need frequent expel of the waste. Patients who have resection in the upper section of the colon can have the best use of it. The keynote of the appliance is, it should be emptied when half-full. The drainable ostomy pouch is drainable and reusable. Therefore, you should know when the bag is half-full. You should empty it after intervals. Some people find difficulty in cleaning and emptying the container. Moreover, they face some discomfort while re-attaching it. However, you should be careful with adhesive. Moreover, you can have an extra system along with you.
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Angie
2/27/2022 07:34:42 am
Thank you so much for the video. it is very helpfull
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