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Observe the condition
of your stoma, it should look moist, red and shiny. |
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Clean your stoma gently as it can bleed easily
with rough handling. |
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Change your baseplate/wafer 5 to 7 days or
early if leakage occurs. |
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Empty your stoma bag/pouch when it is one
third full and before going to bed. |
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Bath either with or without stoma appliances
attached to the body. |
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Ensure that your appliance fits well and does
not leak. |
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Cut the baseplate/wafer hole
2mm larger than the size of your stoma. |
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Do not apply oil, cream or powder
around the stoma area, unless recommend by your doctor or stomal
therapy nurse. |
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Shave the hair around your stoma
area regularly to prevent folliculitis (inflammation). |
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Place a cushion (small pillow
or folded thick towel) to protect your stoma when wearing a
seat belt. |
