Peristomal skin complications and management.
OBJECTIVE
: To provide the wound care practitioner with an overview of practical approaches to prevent and treat common peristomal skin conditions.


BACKGROUND
: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.


OBJECTIVE
: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:
Woo
Kevin Y
KY
Wound Healing Clinic, The New Women's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sibbald
R Gary
RG
Ayello
Elizabeth A
EA
Coutts
Patricia M
PM
Garde
Dianne E
DE
D000005:Abdomen; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009761:Nystatin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010030:Ostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D017592:Skin Care; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents; D009761:Nystatin