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Stoma Care: Changing the Pouch
Step-by-Step
1. Empty the pouch into the toilet.
2. Peel the pouch down, away from your skin.
3. Put the old pouch in the trash.
5. Wipe your skin around the stoma with water.
6. Pat your skin and stoma dry.
7. If needed, use a skin barrier wipe.
8. Wipe your skin around the stoma.
10. Peel the center backing from the barrier.
11. Place the barrier over the stoma.
12. Peel the backing's outer ring from the barrier.
13. Press the barrier on your skin for 45 seconds.
14. Close the pouch as directed.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Robyn Zercher FNP
Date Last Reviewed:
6/1/2025
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