Rx Note

Introduction Ileostomy or colostomy creation may be required temporarily or permanently for the management of a variety of pathologic conditions, including congenital anomalies, colon obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal bowel disease, intestinal trauma or gastrointestinal malignancy. After a colostomy or ileostomy, stool no longer comes out of body through the rectum, but through a new opening in the abdomen called the stoma . Ideally, a stoma should appear red or pink, moist and slightly elevated from the surrounding skin. As the stoma has no control muscle (sphincter muscle), one cannot control the stool from coming out of the stoma. Pouching Systems The main functions of ostomy pouches are to contain the ostomy effluent, contain odour and protect the peristomal skin. Many pouching systems are available, as either one- or two-piece systems. Skin Barrier The skin barrier is the piece of pouching system that sticks to your body . It holds the pouch in place and should...