If you have an ileostomy or colostomy, you may experience a blockage at some point. Here are tips to prevent and deal with bowel obstructions.
If your peristomal skin has been damaged by leaks or irritation, protective sheets could help things to heal. Find out more in this article. Video incl.
This week, we share some words of wisdom from Carol Marshall-Hanson, RN who is a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) at Seton Healthcare Family in Austin, TX. She gives her tips and best practices for patients with ileostomies. “Ileostomy” by BruceBlaus is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Ileostomy is a surgery in which
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Having an ostomy EDC bag is a wise choice, and could be the difference between an inconvenience and a catastrophic leak while in public. Video incl.
This course covers types of fecal and urinary diversions for an ostomy stoma, how often they should be assessed & common causes of ostomy stoma complications.
If you're an ostomate, caring for your stoma and ensuring that it is clean and germ-free is an important part of a stoma care routine. A clean stoma will guard against bacteria that may result in irritation, or worse, an infection. Learn how to keep your stoma hygienic and infection-free.
The best way to prevent leaks from an ostomy is to wear a quality, comfortable belt that will not cause irritation. Here are some tips for choosing the right one!
An ostomy patient reviews questions that many patients with ostomies commonly bring up, so you as a provider can provide better osotomy care.
Diet for Ostomy Patients is different from a regular diet. There are some foods that should be avoided to prevent problems like gas, diarrhea. Learn more
As the name might imply, a stealbelt protector (also called a seatbelt cover) is an accessory that’s used to protect your stoma from impacts caused by a seatbelt.
A 2-piece ostomy system offers greater convenience as it allows to change ostomy bags without changing the skin barrier. Buy from Shopostomysupplies.
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Do you know when to change your ostomy bag? In this article, I’ll show you what to look for when deciding on a schedule for your appliance changes.
After my colon surgery, when I first realised that I have to wear a stoma bag, my first thoughts were “Good grief! I’ll have a shit bag stuck to my stomach!”. It is, at best, the worst feeling on earth. In the first few moments, you may be horrified. I know, because I‘ve been there too.
11 Health has released Ostom-i Alert, a sensor that alerts patients regarding how full their ostomy bag is in order to help them decide when to empty it.
Natalie offers advice and tips for people who recently received an ileostomy.
The ultimate men’s clothing guide to dressing with an ostomy. Covering casual, formal and even intimate clothing options. Video included.
Live Your Life - Newbie Ostomy
Learn how to properly measure and size your stoma. Discover out what you’ll need to do it, and find out what tricks I use. Photos and video included.
