Step 1: Preparing a 1-piece pouch

A 1-piece pouch means that the barrier and pouch come as a single unit -- they offer a low profile and good flexibility.

Step 2: Applying a 1-piece urostomy pouch

Step 2: Applying a 1-piece drainable pouch

People with a colostomy or ileostomy can use a drainable pouch, which includes an outlet for easy emptying.

Step 2: Applying a 1-piece closed pouch

Closed pouches do not have an outlet for emptying, and are optimal for colostomates with more solid output.

Step 3: Managing a filter

A carbon filter is integrated in many ostomy pouches to assist with odor management and "ballooning" due to gas. A few basic tricks can help you manage your pouch's filter.

Step 3: Emptying a urostomy pouch

It's important to empty your pouch when it reaches 1/3 to 1/2 full.

Step 4: Emptying a drainable pouch

It's important to empty your pouch whenever it reaches 1/3 to 1/2 full -- and with a WIDE outlet, it's easy!

Step 4: Emptying a closed pouch

If you have solid stool and choose to wear a closed pouch, you may choose not to empty your pouch prior to removal.

Step 4: Connecting to night drainage

If you have a urostomy, a night drain bag can allow you the peace of mind to sleep through the night without emptying your pouch until the morning.

Step 5: Removing a 1-piece pouch

Step 5: Removing a 1-piece urostomy pouch

Step 1: Preparing a 2-piece SenSura Click barrier

A 2-piece "Click" pouch has a mechanical coupling -- the barrier and pouch arrive in two separate pieces which fit together with an attached locking ring. Many people like the SenSura Click system because it offers many pouching options, and the lock ring makes an audible "click" sound -- for extra peace of mind that the system is securely locked in place.

Step 2: Applying a 2-piece SenSura Click urostomy pouch

Step 2: Applying a 2-piece SenSura Click drainable pouch

People with a colostomy or ileostomy can use a drainable pouch, which includes an outlet for easy emptying.

Step 2: Applying a 2-piece SenSura Click closed pouch

Closed pouches do not have an outlet for emptying, and are optimal for colostomates with more solid output.

Step 3: Managing a filter

A carbon filter is integrated in many ostomy pouches to assist with odor management and "ballooning" due to gas. A few basic tricks can help you manage your pouch's filter.

Step 3: Emptying a urostomy pouch

It's important to empty your pouch when it reaches 1/3 to 1/2 full.

Step 4: Emptying a drainable pouch

It's important to empty your pouch whenever it reaches 1/3 to 1/2 full -- and with a WIDE outlet, it's easy!

Step 4: Emptying a closed pouch

If you have solid stool and choose to wear a closed pouch, you may choose not to empty your pouch prior to removal.

Step 4: Connecting to night drainage

If you have a urostomy, a night drain bag can allow you the peace of mind to sleep through the night without emptying your pouch until the morning.

Step 5: Removing a 2-piece SenSura Click pouch

Step 5: Removing a 2-piece SenSura Click urostomy pouch

Step 1: Preparing a 2-piece SenSura Flex barrier

A 2-piece "Flex" pouch has an adhesive coupling -- the barrier and pouch arrive in two separate pieces which stick together with an adhesive ring. The SenSura Flex system offers the flexibility and lower profile of a 1-piece pouch with the convenience of a 2-piece system.

Step 2: Applying a 2-piece SenSura Flex urostomy pouch

Step 2: Applying a 2-piece SenSura Flex drainable pouch

People with a colostomy or ileostomy can use a drainable pouch, which includes an outlet for easy emptying.

Step 2: Applying a 2-piece SenSura Flex closed pouch

Closed pouches do not have an outlet for emptying, and are optimal for colostomates with more solid output.

Step 4: Emptying a drainable pouch

It's important to empty your pouch whenever it reaches 1/3 to 1/2 full -- and with a WIDE outlet, it's easy!

Step 4: Emptying a closed pouch

If you have solid stool and choose to wear a closed pouch, you may choose not to empty your pouch prior to removal.

Step 4: Connecting to night drainage

If you have a urostomy, a night drain bag can allow you the peace of mind to sleep through the night without emptying your pouch until the morning.

Step 5: Removing a 2-piece SenSura Flex pouch

Step 5: Removing a 2-piece SenSura Flex urostomy pouch