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Stoma Care in the Home

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A stoma is a surgically made hole in the abdomen that allows body waste to be removed from the body directly through the end of the bowel into a collection bag. When caring for a client who is living with a stoma, you may need to help them empty and change the stoma appliance and identify red flags.

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A stoma is a surgically made hole in the abdomen that allows body waste to be removed from the body directly through the end of the bowel into a collection bag. When caring for a client who is living with a stoma, you may need to help them empty and change the stoma appliance. It is also crucial to be able to identify any red flags that require escalation of care.

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Fiona Dowler
21 Sep 2021
A short but very concise and relevant article which is a good educational support for colleagues and serves to highlight best practice methodology.
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Dwight Baylon
30 Jun 2021
Very thorough
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Heather cusdin
18 Aug 2021
Very interesting
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Caroline Lawson
28 Jun 2021
General overlook of stomach ease applying in I know infectious environment
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Preet kaur
03 Jul 2021
Stoma care Good information And details to continue practice and covering the point
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Cherie Martin
16 Apr 2022
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A great comprehensive over view of Stomas and the care necessary, the areas of concern to observe and when to report.
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