Colostomies
Ostomy Care
Use warm water only to clean skin. NO SOAP
Cut the hole of the appliance 1/8 inch larger to prevent skin exposure (irritation).
Skin must be dry when applying wafer. When removing wafer, use ostomy adhesive remover if necessary.
Empty ostomy bag when 1/2 full
- Is the skin wet, weeping, or excoriated?Â
- This is more common in ileostomies because stool is liquid and irritating.
- Perform “crusting” procedure to protect it and allow to heal.
- Sprinkle with stoma powder. Duff off excess
- Spray with “no sting” barrier film over powder or dab with finger wet with water.
- Do it twice
- Allow it to air dry and apply wafer.Â
Food and Colostomies/Ileostomies
To Prevent Gas
Yogurt, Crackers, and Toasted Bread
To Prevent Odor
Parsley, yogurt, cranberry juice, buttermilk. Can also use charcoal filters, pouch deodorizers, and breath mints inside bag.
Gas-Forming
Mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, peas, cabbage, cucumbers, and brussel sprouts.