Which ostomy accessory is used to vent gas from the pouch?

Which ostomy accessory is used to vent gas from the pouch?

• A. Hole cutters or scissors
• B. Pouch vent
• C. Lubricants
• D. Filters

Answer: (B)

Gas can build up inside an ostomy pouch and cause ballooning or leakage. A pouch vent is a small valve or attachment that lets gas escape in a controlled way from the pouch, relieving pressure and reducing the chance of distention. Many vents also include a filter to help minimize odor as the gas exits. The other options serve different roles: hole cutters or scissors adjust the wafer opening to fit the stoma, lubricants make handling easier, and filters are for odor control and may be part of a vented system but are not the device that vents gas itself.

Gas can build up inside an ostomy pouch and cause ballooning or leakage. A pouch vent is a small valve or attachment that lets gas escape in a controlled way from the pouch, relieving pressure and reducing the chance of distention. Many vents also include a filter to help minimize odor as the gas exits. The other options serve different roles: hole cutters or scissors adjust the wafer opening to fit the stoma, lubricants make handling easier, and filters are for odor control and may be part of a vented system but are not the device that vents gas itself.