Ostomy Care & Application Instructions
Facing life with a new ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy can feel daunting, but 180 Medical is here for you. We’ve put together a range of helpful ostomy care instructions, ostomy instructional videos, and other printable resources for living with an ostomy.
The below videos and ostomy care instructions cover the need-to-know basics, including how to size your stoma, how to apply your ostomy pouching supplies, and how to keep your peristomal skin healthy.
Ostomy Care Instructions & How To Videos
How to Size Your Stoma
Learn how to accurately measure your new stoma with this helpful instructional video.
Preparing for an Ostomy Pouch Change
Learn more about ostomy care tips and tricks that may be helpful before your next pouch change.
How to Apply a Closed-End One-Piece Ostomy Pouch
Get step-by-step instructions on how to apply a one-piece closed ostomy pouch.
How to Apply a Closed-End Two-Piece Ostomy Pouch
This instructional video offers help with applying a two-piece closed pouch.
Using a Drainable Ostomy Pouch with Invisiclose
Learn about how to apply and use drainable ostomy pouches with an Invisiclose seal.
How to Use a Urostomy Pouch with Soft Tap
Living with a urostomy? Here’s a helpful video so you can learn more about urostomy pouches with soft tap drains.
How to Use a Urostomy Pouch with Accuseal Tap
Get ostomy application instructions for using urostomy pouches with the Accuseal tap.
How to Use a One-Piece Moldable Ostomy Pouch
Find out more about the custom fit that a one-piece ostomy pouch with Moldable Technology™ can provide.
How to Use a Two-Piece Moldable Ostomy Pouch
Learn more about two-piece ostomy pouches with Moldable Technology™.
How to Apply a Pre-Cut Skin Barrier
Pre-cut barriers are pre-sized options if your stoma size doesn’t change. Learn how to apply this type of skin barrier.
How to Apply a Cut-to-Fit Skin Barrier
Some people prefer to use ostomy scissors to cut their skin barrier to size. Find out how with this instructional video.
About Ostomy Pouching Systems with Convex Skin Barriers
Convex skin barriers can be helpful for people with flush or retracted stomas or uneven skin folds. Find out more about this option and how it may help you.
How to Use a Urostomy Night Drainage System
Urostomy night drainage systems are ideal for overnight use, so you don’t have to wake up and empty your bag. Learn how to use Convatec’s Urostomy Nighttime Drainage System.
Keeping Your Peristomal Skin Healthy
Find out how to keep your peristomal skin healthy with proper ostomy care.
Learn how to apply your Convatec pouching ostomy system with this helpful ostomy bag application instructional video.
The Convatec me + Program is designed to help you navigate life with an ostomy with support, resources, and a community of others living with ostomies.
Printable Ostomy Care Instructions
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180 Medical Offers Personalized Ostomy Support
180 Medical provides high-quality ostomy supplies with personalized, friendly customer service. We want to ensure you have all the ostomy resources and information you need to live confidently with your stoma.
Ready to find an ostomy supply company that you can rely on? Take advantage of our experienced team of Ostomy Specialists. We’ll offer you a listening ear, answer any questions about ostomy products and accessories, and help customize an order that truly fits you.
Plus, we can connect you by phone to a team of certified ostomy nurses for questions that require a professional’s help.
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