If you have a colostomy, you may consider using a colostomy pouch. This pouch, as the name suggests, has a closed bottom, which means you are not going to have to secure this pouch using a clip. Once the bag is one-third to half full, you are going to have to replace it with a new one. Many closed-end pouches come with a charcoal filter, which slows the gas to escape the bag without the odor. The most significant benefit of using a closed-end ostomy pouch is that it simplifies ostomy care. Rather than sitting on the toilet and squeeze the bag to make it usable again, you can simply detach a closed-end bag and attach a new one. This bag significantly reduces the time required for making an ostomy bag usable. Having to empty an ostomy pouch in a public washroom can be nothing less than a challenge. Using a closed-end pouch eliminates this challenge. Closed-end pouches are available in different sizes, but not each ostomy supply company manufactures closed-end bags in all sizes. You may have to switch to a different brand if you look for a wide range of sizes in closed-end bags. Finding a closed-end bag of an appropriate size depends on the volume of stool and the frequency of your bowel movements. You may want to use a larger closed-end bag for a significant part of the day and then use a stoma cap if the pattern of your bowel movement is predictable. The most notable difference when using a closed-end pouch is related to the cost. Typically, you are going to have to use 1-2 closed-end pouches a day compared to 1-2 drainable pouches a week. So, using closed-end pouches will undoubtedly put a bit of stress on your finances if the cost of ostomy supplies matters to you. You might want to benefit from the financial support program, but you are going to have to look into the rules set by healthcare authorities of your city or province. Closed-end pouches are typically beneficial for the people with colostomies, but the people with ileostomies can also use these bags. If you have a problem related to hand strength or dexterity, you may want to use a closed-end pouch to be able to manage your ostomy independently.
People most commonly prefer using two-piece closed-end pouching systems since it allows them to detach the pouch from the skin barrier and attach a new one. One-piece closed-end ostomy pouches are also available. These pouches come with a less sticky skin barrier because these are meant to be used only until the pouch is filled with the waste material.
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