Stoma Care
Colostomy / ileostomy assessment, appliance change, and patient self-care education
Patients with Stoma
Gopal Mehta, 45M — GW2-3
End colostomy · Left iliac fossa · Hartmann's procedure — sigmoid colon carcinoma · Day 4
Healthy
Output: Semi-solid, 400 mL/24h
Peristomal Skin: Intact
Appliance: One-piece drainable bag, Hollister — changed every 3 days
Self-Care: Observing — learning in progress
Rajan Kumar, 58M — GW1-7
Loop ileostomy (defunctioning) · Right iliac fossa · Anterior resection — rectal carcinoma · Day 7
Oedematous
Output: Liquid, 1200 mL/24h
Peristomal Skin: Mild erythema — apply Cavilon barrier film
Appliance: Two-piece closed bag
Self-Care: Independent