What is a floating flange ostomy?
A “floating flange” is a thin and flexible ostomy wafer by Hollister, it allows you to put your fingertips under the flange itself for support which makes connecting the pouch to the wafer easier.
What is a flange skin barrier?
This skin barrier is part of a two-piece pouching system. The skin barrier has an integrated floating flange, which allows fingers to be placed under the flange, to help minimize pressure on the abdomen when attaching a pouch.
How do you take care of a colostomy?
Caring for a Colostomy
- Use the right size pouch and skin barrier opening.
- Change the pouching system regularly to avoid leaks and skin irritation.
- Be careful when pulling the pouching system away from the skin and don’t remove it more than once a day unless there’s a problem.
- Clean the skin around the stoma with water.
What is flange size for ostomy bag?
There is usually a wide range available, often starting as small as a ¾-inch (19mm) flange opening, increasing in size with 1/8-inch (3-4 mm) increments, and typically ending with a 1¾ (44mm) or 2-inch (51mm) opening.
What does floating flange mean?
A floating flange is a connector that provides flexibility in piping systems, which reduces vibration and allows for movement. Pipes carrying hot or cold fluids can change shape due to expansion or contraction, resulting in stress on joints and fittings.
What is a colostomy wafer?
Ostomy wafers, which are sometimes called flanges or baseplates are plastic rings that are used to connect the pouch system and the skin barrier. They are used to help hold the pouch in place.
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied and cleaned or replaced?
Your nurse will teach you how to care for your ostomy pouch and how to change it. You will need to empty it when it is about 1/3 full, and change it about every 2 to 4 days, or as often as your nurse tells you. After some practice, changing your pouch will get easier.
How close to stoma should wafer be?
There should be about a 1.5 – 3mm gap between your stoma and the edge of your measuring guide. Next, you’ll need to transfer the size to your wafer/skin barrier and cut it accordingly.
Why is it called a blind flange?
The name comes from the fact that the assembly looks like eyeglasses, or “spectacles”. These are normally used in piping systems, usually between two standard flanges, and are designed to block off a section of pipe.
Can you use baby wipes to clean a stoma?
Do not use alcohol or any other harsh chemicals to clean your skin or stoma. Do not use baby wipes or towelettes than contain lanolin or other oils, as these can interfere with the skin barrier adhesive and may irritate your skin.