Tag: Leaks

Creases and folds

Creases and folds

  • The skin around your stoma may be uneven due to creases or folds.  This can happen if you have lost or gained weight.
  • Creating a flat surface by filling in dips and creases before applying the pouch will help to prevent leakages or sore skin. A flatter skin surface can be achieved by stretching the crease or skin fold before applying a pouch or accessory product.

See below for product recommendations to help with creases and skin folds.

eakin Cohesive® paste

eakin Cohesive® paste is an alcohol-free, no sting adhesive paste and a skin friendly filler for effective protection against leakage.

Stoma not in an ideal position

Stoma not in an ideal position

  • If you have had emergency surgery and your stoma was not sited before your operation, your stoma may not be in the most ideal place on your abdomen.
  • If your stoma is too close to the midline scar or the hip bone or formed in a crease you will have a greater risk of experiencing leakages.

 See below for product recommendations to help with a poorly sited stoma.

Small eakin Cohesive® Seals

The Extra Protector Small eakin Cohesive® Seals provide maximum skin protection and maximum absorption capacity. They prevent leaks even for those with high fluid content and will help to increase pouch wear time.

eakin Cohesive SLIMS®

Your Everyday Seal eakin Cohesive SLIMS® provide everyday skin protection and security from unexpected leaks. Use when there is no or limited peristomal skin irritation and no other stoma complications.

eakin Cohesive StomaWrapTM

Your Time Saver The unique shape of eakin Cohesive StomaWrapTM makes it the ideal timesaver for large, oval or irregular shaped stomas as it ensures a quick and easy to fit solution. Simply wrap and overlap to create a secure seal.

eakin Cohesive® paste

eakin Cohesive® paste is an alcohol-free, no sting adhesive paste and a skin friendly filler for effective protection against leakage.

eakin protectTM barrier film

eakin protect™ creates an optimal pouching surface and provides complete skin protection from harmful bodily fluids, excoriation and harsh medical adhesives.

Hernia

Hernia

The term parastomal hernia is used to describe a bulge or swelling on or around your stoma.

Trying to prevent the formation of a parastomal hernia is recommended.

  • Try not to lift anything heavy within first 6-8 weeks following surgery.
  • If you intend to do any strenuous work when you have fully recovered from your surgery, you should wear a support belt to protect the abdominal muscles.
  • Try and commence exercises to strengthen the core abdominal muscles ( seek professional advice from physiotherapist).
  • The shape and size of the stoma may change due to an enlarged hernia. Measure the stoma regularly to ensure your pouch accurately fits the size of the stoma.
  • A more flexible baseplate will achieve a better fit.

See below for product recommendations to help with managing your stoma when you have a hernia.

Small eakin Cohesive® Seals

The Extra Protector Small eakin Cohesive® Seals provide maximum skin protection and maximum absorption capacity. They prevent leaks even for those with high fluid content and will help to increase pouch wear time.

eakin Cohesive SLIMS®

Your Everyday Seal eakin Cohesive SLIMS® provide everyday skin protection and security from unexpected leaks. Use when there is no or limited peristomal skin irritation and no other stoma complications.

eakin dot® 2-piece flat system

Whether you enjoy travelling, gardening, doing something sporty or simply being with family or friends, the eakin dot® 2-piece flat system lets you get on with life.

Loose Output

Loose Output

Leaks can occur as a result of loose or liquid output.

  • Medications, a change in diet or an infection can contribute to a change in bowel function.
  • Some foods that can help to thicken the output and slow it down include marshmallows, jelly beans or a ripe banana.

See below for product recommendations to help with loose output.

Small eakin Cohesive® Seals

The Extra Protector Small eakin Cohesive® Seals provide maximum skin protection and maximum absorption capacity. They prevent leaks even for those with high fluid content and will help to increase pouch wear time.

eakin Cohesive SLIMS®

Your Everyday Seal eakin Cohesive SLIMS® provide everyday skin protection and security from unexpected leaks. Use when there is no or limited peristomal skin irritation and no other stoma complications.

eakin dot® 2-piece flat system

Whether you enjoy travelling, gardening, doing something sporty or simply being with family or friends, the eakin dot® 2-piece flat system lets you get on with life.

eakin performTM solidifying agent

eakin perform™ is designed to help ileostomates and those with high output stomas get back to or start an active lifestyle, or get a good night's sleep.

Choose the correct pouch

Choose the correct pouch

It is not unusual that the first pouch you choose or is recommended to you does not suit in the longer term.

  • A change in body shape, gaining or losing weight can affect the skin around the stoma and how far the stoma protrudes.  If this is the case you will need to contact your stoma nurse as a convex pouch may be more appropriate.
  • Any change can affect the performance of the stoma pouch and the security it offers you.
  • Trying alternative pouches can help to achieve a secure reliable stoma routine.

 See below for pouch recommendations.

eakin dot® 2-piece flat system

Whether you enjoy travelling, gardening, doing something sporty or simply being with family or friends, the eakin dot® 2-piece flat system lets you get on with life.

eakin dot®  2-piece soft convex

The eakin dot® 2-piece soft convex is designed with softness in mind to fit challenging stomas including flush and retracted.

Measure your stoma

Measure your stoma

During the first 6-8 weeks your stoma will shrink and change in shape and size.

  • An accurate cutting template will help to prevent many skin and leakage problems.
  • If the hole is too big, the skin around the stoma will be exposed to the output and at risk of skin damage.
  • If the hole is too small, the pouch will not adhere securely to the skin.
  • Use your measuring guide once a week to measure the size of your stoma and cut your pouch to the most appropriate size.
  • Some people may find it difficult cutting their pouch and achieving an accurate template.

See below for product recommendations to protect the skin around the stoma when it is changing shape and reducing in size.

Small eakin Cohesive® Seals

The Extra Protector Small eakin Cohesive® Seals provide maximum skin protection and maximum absorption capacity. They prevent leaks even for those with high fluid content and will help to increase pouch wear time.

eakin Cohesive SLIMS®

Your Everyday Seal eakin Cohesive SLIMS® provide everyday skin protection and security from unexpected leaks. Use when there is no or limited peristomal skin irritation and no other stoma complications.

I am making frequent pouch changes

I am making frequent pouch changes

Changing your stoma pouch too often will increase the risk of causing damage to your skin around the stoma.

How much is too much?

  • Closed pouch – more than 3 times a day.
  • Drainable pouch – more than once a day.
  • Urostomy pouch – more than alternate days.

If you are changing your pouch more frequently than this, you may need to consider changing to a different pouch.  We would recommend you contact your stoma nurse as you may need to switch to a 2-piece system.

The products below could help to extend your pouch weartime and reduce the number of changes you make.

Small eakin Cohesive® Seals

The Extra Protector Small eakin Cohesive® Seals provide maximum skin protection and maximum absorption capacity. They prevent leaks even for those with high fluid content and will help to increase pouch wear time.

eakin Cohesive SLIMS®

Your Everyday Seal eakin Cohesive SLIMS® provide everyday skin protection and security from unexpected leaks. Use when there is no or limited peristomal skin irritation and no other stoma complications.

eakin dot® 2-piece flat system

Whether you enjoy travelling, gardening, doing something sporty or simply being with family or friends, the eakin dot® 2-piece flat system lets you get on with life.

eakin performTM solidifying agent

eakin perform™ is designed to help ileostomates and those with high output stomas get back to or start an active lifestyle, or get a good night's sleep.