title: Ostomies: the art of pouching.
abstract: Excellent ostomy management is the goal for each new ostomate. Nurses are in pivotal positions to assist in selection and use of a variety of ostomy appliances and products. Individuals with ileostomies, transverse colostomies, sigmoid colostomies, or urostomies have unique management needs. Equipment recommendations and pouching procedures are detailed for each ostomy type. Access to proper instruction will enable the new ostomate to remain socially and physically active.
mesh_terms: D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing