Welcome to Ostomy Basics, your go-to resource for understanding and managing your ostomy with confidence and ease. Whether you're new to the world of ostomy care or looking for reliable information to support a loved one, you've come to the right place.
Ostomy Basics: Your Essential Guide to Ostomy Care
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What is a COLOSTOMY
What is an ILEOSTOMY
What is a UROSTOMY
What does a normal stoma look like?
A normal stoma is pink or red, moist, and slightly protrudes from the abdomen. It may have a slight amount of mucus or minor bleeding initially after surgery, but it should not be excessively painful or have a foul odor.
What does normal peristomal skin look like?
Normal peristomal skin is the abdominal skin around your stoma. It should look like the rest of the skin on your abdomen. It should be smooth and free of redness, irritation, or rashes. Maintaining clean and dry skin around the stoma is crucial to prevent complications.
By Corstrata, Telemedicine WOC Nurses
What is a WOCN and when to call one?
A WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse) is a specialized nurse trained to provide care and support for individuals with ostomies. Call a WOCN if you experience persistent skin irritation, leakage, or if you're having trouble managing your stoma care. They can offer guidance on proper techniques and product use.
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Welcome
What is an Ostomy?
Your Colostomy/Ileostomy Operation
Emptying a Colsotmy or Ileostomy Pouch
Your Urostomy Operation
Colostomy/Ileostomy Pouching Systems
Changing a Colostomy or Ileostomy Pouch
Urostomy Pouching Systems
Emptying a Urostomy Pouch
Changing a Urostomy Pouch
Clinician and Patient Perspectives
Stoma Basics: Clinician and Patient Perspectives
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What to expect after ostomy surgery: Clinician and Patient Perspectives
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Pouching Options: Clinician and Patient Perspectives
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Tapes and Rings: Clinician and Patient Perspectives
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Hernias and Belts: Clinician and Patient Perspectives
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How to Measure Your Stoma
Keeping your peristomal skin healthy
Application Instructions: Ostomy Pouching System
Ostomy Nutrition
Amalia Karlin Ostomate and Registered Dietitian
Ostomy Nutrition Video Time Stamps
03:00 Speaker Introductions
05:20 Amalia's story (Ostomate)
06:30 Ostomy nutrition and reintroducing foods
09:08 Managing expectations
11:21 Hydration needs
14:00 Hydration and kidney health
20:13 Fiber
24:06 Food blockages
27:37 Quality of life considerations
33:54 Speaker ends
34:00 Audience questions and answers
1:35:00 End