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Stoma Care: Preparing to Irrigate
Step-by-Step
1. Gather your supplies in the bathroom.
3. Turn the clamp on the tubing.
4. Make sure it’s closed.
5. Fill the bag with warm water.
6. Hang the bag on a hook on the wall by the toilet.
7. Sit by the toilet with the bag at shoulder level.
9. Gently clean around the stoma as directed.
10. Attach the irrigation sleeve.
11. Apply lubricant to the cone tip.
12. Place the sleeve end into the toilet.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Robyn Zercher FNP
Date Last Reviewed:
6/1/2025
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