How many days does it take to replace the stoma chassis?

Many stoma friends have different views on the replacement cycle of the stoma chassis. In fact, the quality of the stoma chassis has a great relationship with its use. Secondly, the replacement time of the stoma chassis also varies from person to person. After all, everyone's stoma, skin, and bowel movements are different, which results in different chassis usage for everyone. There are several situations listed below. If they occur, the stoma chassis needs to be replaced immediately. Please follow me and take a look.

Situation one:

The chassis adhesive is corroded or turned white by excrement

Everyone knows that the chassis glue has a certain degree of water absorption. During use, the chassis will turn white if it encounters sweat and fecal fluid. The whitening of the chassis also means that the chassis adhesive has been absorbed and saturated, the viscosity has dropped, and it cannot absorb more. Lots of liquid. If you continue to wear it, excrement leakage is very likely to occur. In particular, urostomy excrement is like water and is more likely to corrode the chassis and leak than enterostomy.

Therefore, it is recommended to use Skin Protective Ring around the stoma to provide a sealed environment between the base plate and the stoma to prevent leakage. Especially those with urostomy should use it to prevent leakage and damage to the skin.

Situation two:

The skin has become red, itchy, and other discomforts

When the stoma chassis is severely corroded or the skin has redness, itching, or rashes, it indicates that the skin has been damaged and the chassis should be replaced immediately and the cause of the skin damage removed. It is recommended to wipe the surrounding area with Skin Protective Spray before using the chassis. It can form a protective film on the skin to better protect the skin. If everything is normal and there is no risk or symptoms of leakage, for personal hygiene reasons, two pieces The single-piece chassis should not be used for more than 3 days, and the bag should be changed once a day; if a one-piece ostomy bag is used, the bag should be changed every day.

Situation three:

Impact of climate factors

In winter, the climate is dry and the stoma chassis needs to be used for a longer time. In summer, when the weather is hot and humid, the body sweats more, and the stoma chassis needs to be used for a shorter time. Therefore, we recommend that you try not to use the stoma chassis for more than 3 days. Once you feel uncomfortable or itchy, you should replace it immediately. Don't endure it anymore, because, at this time, the leakage of the stoma chassis is quietly happening.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: October 8, 2023