Colostomy Teaching 1869

Colostomy

Instructed patient If you do put tape around the skin barrier edges do not remove the tape after water activities. Removing the  tape may cause the skin barrier to loosen. It is helpful to hold your skin smooth as you put your pouching system on to avoid wrinkles that may lead to leakage.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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