When measuring a round stoma, how should the skin barrier fit against the skin?
Nu-Flex Round Convex Trim-to-Fit with Nu-Comfort Barrier and Adult Drainable Pouch
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Dec 30, 2025 - 12:42 PM
When measuring a round stoma, the skin barrier should fit snugly around the stoma, leaving a gap of about 1/16 to 1/8 inch (1.5 to 3 mm) between the stoma and the barrier. This helps protect the surrounding skin from irritation while allowing the stoma to expand and contract comfortably.
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