OSTOMY EFFECTS
An abdominal opening to the large intestine.
What is a colostomy?
Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggs, Beans, Carbonation, Chewing gum
What are foods that cause gas?
1/3-1/2 full
When should an ostomy pouch be emptied?
Another name for wafer.
What is a barrier?
Early morning or 2-4 hours before eating, or 2-4 hours after eating,
What is the best time to change an ostomy pouch?
An abdominal opening to the small intestine.
What is an ileostomy?
Marshmallows, Bananas, Creamy Peanut Butter, White toast, Tapioca pudding
What are foods that thicken the stool?
7/8", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" etc.
What is a stoma measurement?
This product can be molded around a stoma or to the back of a pouch to help prevent leaks and fill skin creases
What is a washer or ring?
The term for a protruding or very long stoma.
What is a prolapsed stoma?
An opening in the abdomen to divert urine following surgery.
What is a Urostomy?
Prune juice, Baked beans, spicy foods, fried foods, raw fruits and vegetables
What are foods that can cause loose stools?
The average length of time it takes for a stoma to shrink (mature) after surgery
What is 6-8 weeks.
Can be rinsed and reused versus disposed of
What is a drainable pouch?
Term used when stool stays stuck at the top of the inside of the pouch.
What is pancaking?
What is a parastomal hernia?
Celery, mushrooms, Chinese vegetables, nuts, popcorn
What are foods that can cause a stoma blockage? (specific to ileostomies).
3-7 days
What is the average wear time for a disposable pouch?
A stoma which is flat to the skin level or receded into an abdominal fold, might benefit from this type of barrier.
What is convexity?
Concerns about clothing, intimacy, sports and appearance following ostomy surgery.
What is body image?
An opening on the body to allow waste to exit into a collection pouch
What is a stoma?
Red jello, beets, iron pills, asparagus, licorice
What are foods that can change output color?
An 1/8 of an inch larger to allow for expansion when functioning?
What is the size of the stoma opening to be cut in the wafer or skin barrier?
A technique using stoma powder and skin prep to create a dry surface over raw/rashy skin.
What is crusting?