Stoma care Flashcards
1
Q
what is a stoma
A
artificial union between conduit and the outside world
2
Q
early complications
A
haemorrhage at stoma site, stoma ischaemia, high output can lead to decr K, obstruction secondary to adhesions, stoma retraction
3
Q
delayed complications
A
obstruction, dermatitis around stoma site, stoma prolapse, stomal intussusception, stenosis, parastomal hernia, fistulae
