Ostomy care needs, minimally, a skin barrier and a pouch.TO ensure a safe, protected, and predictable seal, some patients use additional accessories. Some common additional supplies are pastes, clips or belts, etc. While selecting additional accessories you must consider the Ostomy care:
Protection of stoma from any trauma
Stool doesn’t come in contact with stoma
Skin and stoma remain safe from the used products
Preserving the patient’s dignity
Simple to use
Not too expensive
You should always remember these principles when you consider the benefits of any additional accessory for your Ostomy care.
Individuals+ facing ostomies have a more sense of creativity and innovation, because they are intended to find a product that will help them to manage their Ostomy in a good manner.
In this article, we have discussed some of the common most reviewed products.
Ostowash System
Ostowash is a system that helps you to sanitize and clean your Ostomy bag. It consists of a washbasin (stainless steel) that is attached to a wall beside the toilet, at the level of the toilet tank. When you have to drain your pouch, it is placed over the toilet and when not in use, you can place it out of the way in a standing position.
The system requires installation, which includes connecting a T-line to the waterline of your toilet and installing it on a nearby wall surface. Attaching a faceplate that matches your flange size allows you to customize the basin for usage. According to the website, the device costs the same as a refrigerator. The makers advocate using their cleaning solution, Ecolab.
In some aspects, ostowash can’t be a feasible and appropriate option. It is a huge and prominent system with a great expense. It can be easily noticed in a bathroom, reducing privacy and thus requiring closure to anybody using this facility.
It lacks immobility, that’s why you would need two techniques to drain your pouch.
The ostowash at home and the usual technique of draining via the tail while you are not at home i.e. traveling, shopping, and dining out. It can accidentally limit your activities if you are outside the home, as you may not feel at ease with this traditional procedure.
It is not confirmed if this procedure will work for all pouching systems or not. It is mostly used by people who use a two-piece pouching system. However, there is no evidence of the effect of the cleanser on the adhesion and coupling mechanism. It also doesn’t affect the odor-resistant ability of the pouch.
The cost-effectiveness would be determined by a variety of criteria, including the cost of the system and cleansers vs. the possible cost savings achieved by lower pouch consumption. If you have a temporary stoma, the installation of this system may not help you. The size of your bathroom may be a constraint since there must be sufficient clearance between the toilet and the vanity. as well as any surrounding walls/counters to accommodate the Ostowash There is no information available on warranty or maintenance services.
Stay-Dry pro pump
This latex sleeve can fit over your abdomen, and it works on the same principle that is used to avoid the water touching bandages or casts on the arms and legs during activities like swimming and bathing. The patient simply put this leave on the pouch and an air pump is used to extract the air. This way we can get a waterproof seal. This sleeve usually ranges from 110 inches (25 cm and it is available in several sizes. You are required to pull it over your pouch and abdomen to release the vacuum so that you can remove it easily.
Because the sleeve is suctioned, it does not allow the pouch expansion during the stoma function. It is the best option for people who have a frequent stomal function. They can use it for a short period such as while bathing or swimming and enjoy their leisure time without any discomfort. It has been unknown if the Stay-Dry pro pump can be seen through swimming suits. Patterned suits are more preferred to conceal the pockets than solid color suits.
.
You don’t need this device in your daily routine of bathing and swimming. An uncovered pouching system can tolerate the wetness associated with these activities. You can dry the pouch quickly by using an air dryer. In case if you like physical activities such as water skiing and long soaks in tubs, then this gadget can be the best option for you and it comes with a better sense of security.
People with latex allergies are not welcomed to use this product.
It is hard for some individuals to pass gas out of a pouching system. Integrated circuits are used for this purpose but they have following disadvantages:
Delayed time in gas release
Pouch billow
Filter clogging due to stool (liquid stool)
Osto-EZ-Vent is a good replacement for the people who don’t like to open the pouch to let the gas out i.e. burping or tail opening.
It is attached with the pouch just like the nipple on the beach ball. A tape is used to attach it with a pouch. So that gas is not accumulated in the pouch instead it vents out without any delay. There is no deodorizing filter in the pouch; it is just used as a gas releasing valve in the pouch. It is also an alternative for individuals who can’t use integrated filters due to leakage concerns (ileostomies). We can’t say anything about the working of the vent under extreme pressure such as during overfilled pouches.
The comfy drive is used to protect stoma from seatbelt rubbing and any trauma. It is a cushioned over that is attached and fitted with the seatbelts. You can use it on both your waist and shoulders. Most of the time the piles of the clothes are not enough to protect stoma, if you are worried about this then Comfy Drive is the best option to consider
You can interchange it with different cars. The retail price is almost $ 25.
No comments:
Post a Comment