A medical operation that will connect an organ in the body to the outside to allow access of waste products such as feces and urine out of the body is called ostomy. A stoma created by through this surgery. In this opening called stoma an ostomy appliance will be placed.
This appliance is a bag or pouch that collects the waste products. This bag is light, thin and odorproof. This will serve as a protection and a cover to the stoma to prevent further complications.
To prevent complications and infections you need to take care of the stoma, as well as the appliance attached to it. Taking care of this thing needs special attention and extra effort especially if you are just new to it. It will really take time to be comfortable with this attached to you.
In cleaning you will need to be patient. Prepare all the things needed beforehand. Remove and empty the bag. Flush the waste products right away. Clean it and the skin around the area with a washcloth and warm water. If you desire to use soap, use the mild one. Remove the soap by rinsing. Pat it dry. Make sure it is dry. The skin around should also be dry before attaching a new one to avoid irritation. Provide extra skin care.
Usually it is advised to change it every three to seven days or as you need it. Do not forget to have it measured by the measuring guide in the kit every time you apply new one. Examine for its discoloration, size and shape. Inspect if there are edema or swelling present in the stoma. Edema can greatly affect the appearance of your stoma and it may indicate infection. If you found any, report it immediately and have it checked by the doctor.
Before attaching the adhesive wafer, apply some skin cream around it. Have a few minutes to allow your skin to absorb the cream. When placing the wafer, make sure it fits well without irritating the skin around it. The stoma is placed in the center of the hole. It should be firmly pressed and no wrinkles. Seal the wafer gently, clip the pouch in the bottom. Always make sure it is in place.
Managing your pouch disposal is easy as counting one, two, three. Empty the pouch or bag in the by flushing it in the toilet. Throw away the pouch, wafer, waste but do not include the clip. You can always use the clip. Seal the pouch in a garbage bag and dispose it just as a normal household waste. Although, there are also kinds of pouches or bags that are drainable that can be emptied and lessens your burden of disposing many bags.
A few points to help you. Have some old towel or paper towel prepared when you change it to catch the waste. Less food intake for lesser output is the secret. Instructions are important, do not forget them.
You may be living differently. It can be unbearable during the first few days or weeks, but you can get used to it. You can have a life, but different from others. It may be different, but it is not a hindrance to get a life back.
This appliance is a bag or pouch that collects the waste products. This bag is light, thin and odorproof. This will serve as a protection and a cover to the stoma to prevent further complications.
To prevent complications and infections you need to take care of the stoma, as well as the appliance attached to it. Taking care of this thing needs special attention and extra effort especially if you are just new to it. It will really take time to be comfortable with this attached to you.
In cleaning you will need to be patient. Prepare all the things needed beforehand. Remove and empty the bag. Flush the waste products right away. Clean it and the skin around the area with a washcloth and warm water. If you desire to use soap, use the mild one. Remove the soap by rinsing. Pat it dry. Make sure it is dry. The skin around should also be dry before attaching a new one to avoid irritation. Provide extra skin care.
Usually it is advised to change it every three to seven days or as you need it. Do not forget to have it measured by the measuring guide in the kit every time you apply new one. Examine for its discoloration, size and shape. Inspect if there are edema or swelling present in the stoma. Edema can greatly affect the appearance of your stoma and it may indicate infection. If you found any, report it immediately and have it checked by the doctor.
Before attaching the adhesive wafer, apply some skin cream around it. Have a few minutes to allow your skin to absorb the cream. When placing the wafer, make sure it fits well without irritating the skin around it. The stoma is placed in the center of the hole. It should be firmly pressed and no wrinkles. Seal the wafer gently, clip the pouch in the bottom. Always make sure it is in place.
Managing your pouch disposal is easy as counting one, two, three. Empty the pouch or bag in the by flushing it in the toilet. Throw away the pouch, wafer, waste but do not include the clip. You can always use the clip. Seal the pouch in a garbage bag and dispose it just as a normal household waste. Although, there are also kinds of pouches or bags that are drainable that can be emptied and lessens your burden of disposing many bags.
A few points to help you. Have some old towel or paper towel prepared when you change it to catch the waste. Less food intake for lesser output is the secret. Instructions are important, do not forget them.
You may be living differently. It can be unbearable during the first few days or weeks, but you can get used to it. You can have a life, but different from others. It may be different, but it is not a hindrance to get a life back.
About the Author:
You can visit www.ostousa.com for more helpful information about Living A Different Life With Ostomy Appliance.
0 commentaires:
Post a Comment