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Ostomy Care & Application Instructions

Get clear practical guidance for your ostomy care routine with step-by-step instructions, helpful videos, and printable resources.

Find step-by-step videos and printable instructions for applying and changing your ostomy pouch, measuring your stoma, caring for peristomal skin, and more.

Have questions or want to try a different ostomy product? Our Ostomy Specialists can help!

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Ostomy Care Instructions & Videos

Ostomy Care Instructions & Videos

How to Size Your Stoma

Accurately measuring your stoma can help you choose the appropriate opening size for your skin barrier and support a secure pouching system fit.

In this instructional video from Convatec, learn how to measure your stoma and use a sizing guide to determine the appropriate opening for your ostomy skin barrier.

Always follow the ostomy care instructions provided by your healthcare professional and the product manufacturer.

Printable Ostomy Care Instructions

Convatec provides downloadable guides tailored to colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy care, offering helpful tips for pouching routines, product use, and everyday life.

180 Medical Offers Personalized Ostomy Support

180 Medical provides high-quality ostomy supplies with personalized, friendly customer service. We want to ensure you have all the ostomy resources and information you need to live confidently with your stoma.

Ready to find an ostomy supply company that you can rely on? Take advantage of our experienced team of Ostomy Specialists. We’ll offer you a listening ear, answer any questions about ostomy products and accessories, and help customize an order that truly fits you.

Plus, we can connect you by phone with a team of certified ostomy nurses for questions that require professional help.

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