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Institute of Nursing
- Provide privacy.
- Gather the equipment.
a. Measuring guide of ostomy
b. Colostomy bag
c. Clip
d. Towel (1 pc)
e. Soap
f. Adhesive paste (to be placed around the stoma to avoid leaking)
g. Incontinence sheet (to be placed behind the patient’s back)
- Check the color, size, drainage, surrounding (irritation)
2. Don Gloves
3. Empty the pouch when 1/3 to ½ full & assess for the consistency & amount of effluent
4. Remove the appliance and discard.
5. Using warm water and mild soap, clean the peristomal skin and the stoma (inner to outer)
6. Dry the area thoroughly by patting with a towel or cotton swabs
7. Assess the stoma & peristomal skin. Place a piece of tissue or gauze pad over the stoma, and change
it as needed
8. Measure the size of the stoma by tracing a circle on the backing of the skin barrier the same size as
the stomal opening. Cut out the traced stoma pattern to make an opening in the skin barrier. Remove
the backing to expose the sticky adhesive side.
9. Remove the tissue or gauze pad on the stoma
10. Center the skin barrier over the stoma & gently press it onto the skin, smoothing out any wrinkles
or bubbles
11. Remove the air from the pouch
Documentation:
- Date and time
- Presence or appearance of the stoma
- Any discharges
- Reaction of the patient
- Amount and consistency
TOTAL SCORE =
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