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- 1. COLOSTOMY CARE Rohini Pandey 1stYear M.Sc Nursing KGMU Institute Of Nursing
- 2. CONTENTS 1.Definition 2.Types of colostomy 3.Indicationof colostomy 4.Articles required for colostomy 5.Procedure 6.Complication
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- 4. DEFINITION Colostomy is an opening,called a stoma in the large intestine brought to the surface of the abdomen for the purpose of evacuation of bowel.
- 5. TYPES OF COLOSTOMY ACCORDINGTO DURATION • Permanent Colostomy • Temporary Colostomy
- 6. ACCORDING TO STOMASITE • Ascending Colostomy • Transverse Colostomy • Descending Colostomy
- 7. ACCORDING TO STOMANUMBER & TYPE • Single – Barrel Colostomy • Double – Barrel Colostomy • Loop Colostomy
- 8. INDICATIONFOR COLOSTOMY 1.Colon Cancer 2.Hirschprung’sDisease 3.Ulcerative Colitis 4.Polyps in Intestine
- 9. PURPOSE OF COLOSTOMY CARE 1.Skinprotection & care 2.Receptacle for drainage 3.Patient acceptance & self care
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- 11. A clean tray containing •Mackintosh with draw sheet • Kidney tray/paper bag • Pair of clean gloves • Colostomy bag • NS/Basin with warm tap water • Gauze pieces • Gauze pad/tissue paper • Skin barrier • Stoma measuring guide • Pen or pencils & scissors • Bed pan
- 12. PROCEDURE PROCEDURE 1. Gather equipment. 2.Encourage clients to look at the stoma. 3. Explain the procedure to the patient. 4. Provide privacy. 5. Perform hand hygiene & wear gloves. RATIONALE 1. Ensure that everything is there to render the care. 2. It encourages participation in the stoma care. 3. To gain confidence of the patient. 4. For smooth performance of procedure. 5. To prevent infection.
- 13. PROCEDURE • Spread mackintosh& draw sheet. • Remove used pouch & skin barrier gently by pushing the skin away from the barrier. • Remove clamp and empty the content into bed pan. Rinse the pouch with tepid water/NS. • Discard the disposable pouch in paper bag. RATIONALE • To protect linen. • Reduces trauma, jerking, irritates skin & can cause tear. • To minimize the odour & growth of microbes.
- 14. PROCEDURE • Observe stomafor colour, swelling, trauma & healing. Stoma should be moist & pink. • Cover the stoma with a gauze piece. • Clean peristomal region gently with warm tap water using gauze pad. Don't scrub the skin, dry by patting the skin. • Remove gauze & clean stoma with gauze RATIONALE • To find out complications. • To prevent the faecal matter from contacting with skin. • Stoma surface is highly vascular. Skin barrier does not adhere to wet skin. • -do-
- 15. PROCEDURE • Measure thestoma using measuring guide. • Trace same circle behind the skin barrier, using scissors, cut an opening 1/16 to 1/8 inch larger than stoma before removing the wrapper over adhesive part. • Put skin barrier & pouch over the stoma, & gently press on to the skin, for 1-2 min. RATIONALE • Ensure accuracy in determining correct pouch size needed. • -do- • To prevent irritation to skin.
- 16. PROCEDURE • Use thepouch if it is drainable using a clamp or clip. • Remove gloves and wash hands. • Make the patient comfortable. • Clean the area and replace all articles.
- 17. DOCUMENTATION Record the procedurewith following details: • Date/Time • Amount • Colour • Consistency of faecal matter • Sign of any infection
- 19. COMPLICATION • Necrosis ofStoma • Retraction of Stoma • Prolapsed of stoma • Stenosis or Narrowing • Parastomal hernia
- 20. CLIENT & FAMILYEDUCATION Balanced diet • Yoghurt or buttermilk to reduce gas formation • Drink 6-8 glasses of fluids daily. Education for self care like Applying & Emptying Of pouch. Bathing Wearing of pouch Reducing odour
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