Hernia Prevention and Management

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11m
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Lecture Overview

Hernias can be seen following any surgery used to create a stoma. Prevention is essential to avoid medical emergencies such as strangulation. In this session, clinical nurse educator Leeanne Johnson reviews the types, risk factors, assessment and complications of parastomal hernias, including a demonstration of hernia prevention appliances.
Details
CPD time11m
First Published19 June 2022
Updated19 June 2022
Expires
19 June 2025
Learning Tools
Topics
Clinical Assessment
Infection Prevention and Control
Ostomy
Surgical
Stomal Therapy