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Here are images that show the steps for emptying the pouch for your stoma.
You need to take care of your stoma and the skin around it (peristomal skin). That means keeping the stoma and the skin clean. It also means protecting the skin from moisture and contact with stool. This helps prevent skin problems and odor.
You need to empty a drainable pouch when it gets to be about one-third full. To empty your pouch, follow the steps described here in order.
Your feeding tube has been replaced with a Foley catheter. Here's how to care for yourself at home.
