Postoperative care is an important component of the rehabilitation period. The correct conduct of it helps the patient to avoid complications and quickly return to normal life. Each type of surgical intervention dictates its own care rules, often requiring specific methods and tools. Rehabilitation of ostomy patients is no exception.
In addition to general care products (bactericidal ointments, napkins, plasters, etc.), it is necessary to use special - whose importance cannot be underestimated. The human body is structured in such a way that it dies without rejecting the waste of its vital functions. And for some reasons (oncological and other tumors, obstruction, removal of parts of an organ, etc.) the naturalness of this process is difficult or even impossible. This is why the question of stoma formation is always a matter of patient’s life and death.
A stoma is an artificial opening in an internal organ (such as the intestines or bladder) that is discharged onto the abdominal wall in order to extract contents. The peculiarity of any type of stoma is that a person does not feel the urge to empty the intestines or bladder. To prevent stagnant and inflammatory phenomena, it is necessary to provide stool and urine-independent waste excretion. It is precisely in this that the urine and colopods help.
The industry produces a sufficient number of their varieties - one- and two-component, drained and non-drained. The choice depends on many factors, including the location of the stoma, its size, the condition of the skin around the hole, and even the frequency and profuse defecation and urination. Many receivers are not noticeable under clothes and practically do not affect the quality of life. The attending doctor will help determine the model.
Immediately after the operation and the formation of the stoma, the main efforts should be directed to healing the wound and maintaining its sterility. At the same time, it must be remembered that alcohol-containing products and soap can cause irritation and dry the skin, so it is recommended to use special pastes and cleaning fluids.
The area of skin around the stoma is treated with each change of the feces or urinal - it is washed, the hairs are trimmed, if necessary, creams or ointments are applied to soften the skin and / or relieve irritation. It is better to use special napkins, rather than bandages and cotton wool, since fibers can remain on the skin from the latter, and this will prevent the receiver plate from gluing securely.
There is nothing complicated about stoma care. It will take some time and patience to develop skills for its proper handling and replacement of kalopriemniki or urinals.