Stoma output/complications/irrigation Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Liquid to semi-liquid, continuous output
A
Ileostomy
2
Q
Semi-liquid
A
Ascending colostomy
3
Q
Semi-formed
A
Transverse colostomy
4
Q
Formed stool
A
Descending/sigmoid colostomy
5
Q
Caput medusae
A
Dilated veins from portal hypertension
Spider veins
6
Q
Candidiasis
A
Red rash with satellite lesions (treat with anti fungal)
7
Q
Retraction
A
Stoma stinks below skin level - leakage risk
8
Q
Necrosis
A
Black stoma – surgical emergency
9
Q
When is colostomy irrigation perfomed?
A
Done for descending/sigmoid colostomy to control output
10
Q
How do colostomy irrigations work?
A
Water instilled via irrigration sleeve and cone to stimulate evacuation
