Practical aspects of stoma management.
The author provides an overview of common stoma complications and their practical management. The nurse's role in caring for these patients is also described.
Collett
Karen
K
Wycombe Hospital, Bucks. karen.collett@sbucks.nhs.uk
D001458:Bandages; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D004766:Enterostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D014519:Ureterostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology