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Things You May Want To Know About Absorbent Ileostomy Gel Packets
The main purpose of an absorbent #ileostomy gel packet is to turn the stomal output coming out of your ileostomy into a gel. It does so by getting dissolved when it comes in contact with the stomal output. All you have to do is to place the packet in a clean pouch. When your stomal output falls into the bag, it comes in contact with the gel packet which, in turn, starts turning that stomal output into a uniform gel.
The major benefit of your #stomal output turning into a gel is that the bag becomes easier to empty. The stomal output sloshing around in the bag can cause the bag’s filter getting clogged up, leading to the leakage of stomal output from the bag. The immediate benefit of using these packets is that they keep the stomal output into the bottom of the bag and, so, essentially away from the barrier and flange. This way, your #barrier ring will not come in contact with the stomal output.
Another type of absorbent gel is also available. This type of gel uses different formula, which is called Nu-Hope NU-SORB - Absorption Grains; and it doesn’t come packed in the packets which are to be placed in the ostomy bags. Instead, you are going to have to put the granules inside the ostomy bag; so it’s up to you how much granules you put in the bag.
While both types do the same job of turning liquid stomal output into a gel, the one without packets may be more effective due to its ability to dissolve instantly. The amount of absorbent gel which doesn’t come enclosed in packets can be controlled with the help of a scoop that you will get while buying the absorbent gel.
Using Absorbent Ileostomy Gel Packets
•The first step is to get a new bag or empty the existing one if it is drainable.
•You don’t need to open the packet. It will dissolve in its own.
•Place the gel packet inside the new close-end or a newly drained pouch.
•Attach the pouch with the skin barrier if it is a two-piece ostomy pouch.
An absorbent gel is made specifically to work when it is put inside the ostomy pouch. It means that you can put something in the pouch only if it is labeled safe for ostomy. Since the stomal output in the bag has a tendency to come in contact with the stoma, it might turn out to be harmful if the ostomy bag has something additional which is not meant to be put into the ostomy bag.
Things You May Want To Know About Absorbent Ileostomy Gel Packets
The main purpose of an absorbent #ileostomy gel packet is to turn the stomal output coming out of your ileostomy into a gel. It does so by getting dissolved when it comes in contact with the stomal output. All you have to do is to place the packet in a clean pouch. When your stomal output falls into the bag, it comes in contact with the gel packet which, in turn, starts turning that stomal output into a uniform gel.
The major benefit of your #stomal output turning into a gel is that the bag becomes easier to empty. The stomal output sloshing around in the bag can cause the bag’s filter getting clogged up, leading to the leakage of stomal output from the bag. The immediate benefit of using these packets is that they keep the stomal output into the bottom of the bag and, so, essentially away from the barrier and flange. This way, your #barrier ring will not come in contact with the stomal output.
Another type of absorbent gel is also available. This type of gel uses different formula, which is called Nu-Hope NU-SORB - Absorption Grains; and it doesn’t come packed in the packets which are to be placed in the ostomy bags. Instead, you are going to have to put the granules inside the ostomy bag; so it’s up to you how much granules you put in the bag.
While both types do the same job of turning liquid stomal output into a gel, the one without packets may be more effective due to its ability to dissolve instantly. The amount of absorbent gel which doesn’t come enclosed in packets can be controlled with the help of a scoop that you will get while buying the absorbent gel.
Using Absorbent Ileostomy Gel Packets
•The first step is to get a new bag or empty the existing one if it is drainable.
•You don’t need to open the packet. It will dissolve in its own.
•Place the gel packet inside the new close-end or a newly drained pouch.
•Attach the pouch with the skin barrier if it is a two-piece ostomy pouch.
An absorbent gel is made specifically to work when it is put inside the ostomy pouch. It means that you can put something in the pouch only if it is labeled safe for ostomy. Since the stomal output in the bag has a tendency to come in contact with the stoma, it might turn out to be harmful if the ostomy bag has something additional which is not meant to be put into the ostomy bag.