Is it difficult to stick the stoma chassis in winter?

Winter is getting lower and lower. For people with stomas, wearing a lot of clothes may seem oppressive to the protruding stoma, but more troubles for people with stomas are the chassis and leak-proof stickers caused by the cold weather. , leak-proof adhesive ring, the viscosity will decrease, so it will cause more impact on the problem of leakage, especially if you live in areas with high latitudes, this situation will become more obvious, and low temperature will also affect the comfort of wearing The temperature also has a great impact. The stoma chassis will harden as the temperature drops. How can we who have a stoma survive this cold winter safely and comfortably? Let's take a look with me below!

Most skin barriers are made of hydrocolloid materials. What are the characteristics of hydrocolloids?

1. Hydrocolloid has good viscosity, good initial tack, and long-lasting tack sticks firmly, and is easy to tear off. At the same time, the allergy rate is very low, which can protect the skin and reduce the occurrence of eczema.

2. Hydrocolloids can also absorb small amounts of water, which can promote faster wound healing.

3. Due to these characteristics of hydrocolloids, hydrocolloids are generally used for skin barriers.

4. Hydrocolloid is resistant to acid and alkali and corrosion. As an ostomy bag, the chassis will inevitably come into contact with feces, and the range of acid and alkali resistance of hydrocolloids is HP: 3-12, so it is not easy to be exposed to urine and urine. corrosion.

5. Days without contact with water.

But why does it sticky well in summer but not in winter?

The viscosity of hydrocolloids has a certain relationship with temperature. In summer, the temperature is high, so the viscosity is better. The low temperature in winter will affect the paste.

How to increase chassis viscosity in winter?

1. Before sticking and wearing the chassis, put the chassis on your hands or armpit in advance until the chassis becomes soft, which will help you stick it better. Body temperature heating is the safest!

2. When pasting the chassis, it is best to keep lying flat, and fully press every part of the chassis to ensure that the chassis and the abdominal wall are tightly attached. The following two methods can be used for repeated pressing and pasting.

3. After pasting the chassis, you should lie down, press the chassis with your hollow palm for 10 minutes, and try to lie still for 15-20 minutes before moving. Make the chassis stick to the skin more tightly and firmly.

What happens to our skin in winter:

Due to the low outdoor temperature in winter, the air conditioner or fireplace is often turned on indoors for heating, resulting in low moisture content in the air, which will accelerate the loss of skin moisture. Although your stoma and peristomal skin are not directly exposed to cold weather, you may still find that your skin is drier than normal. Dry skin can cause flaking and irritation, which is especially troublesome around stoma areas. Here are some ways to ease your winter discomfort

Warm your bag and chassis before use :

You may find that the bag's adhesion becomes harder in cold weather, and warming up before use may help. Try putting it under your arm before changing the bag, you'll find that your body heat will help make the adhesive stickier.

Winter stoma skin care tips :

In winter, the skin is dry and there will be problems of peeling and desquamation, which will also affect the stability and duration of the chassis paste. Good skin must be the foundation of easy care at any time, especially in winter. The stoma skin care three-piece set (skin protective powder, skin protective spray) can help you take good care of your stoma skin and prevent skin problems.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: December 23, 2022