Ostomy Care
Psalm 30:2 Lord God, I called for you to help, and you healed me.
How to care for stoma
Memorial Sloan Kettering (2016). How to care for stoma [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbMNHX6sWO0
When to call your physician or seek professional medical assistance
This list is not a complete list and users should always consult your medical professional when seeking assistance.
- Decreasing output which is clear or losing color with a foul odor
- Decreasing urine output which could be indicative of dehydration
- Abdomen pain or stomach cramps in belly or around stoma area
- Enlarging stoma
- Discolored stoma specifically black, purple, brown, and gray
- No output
University of Florida Health (2020). Changing your ostomy pouch. Retrieved from: https://ufhealth.org/changing-your-ostomy-pouch
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