Immediately following ostomy surgery is a difficult, challenging time for both nurses and patients, the surgical sites are still tender and will change on a daily basis. What appliance solution works one day can quite easily not work later and problems can arise quickly. Muco-cutaneous separation Hugh had recent surgery with formation of a loop…
Practial issues with negative pressure therapy systems Negative-pressure wound therapy is becoming more and more common in the treatment of difficult and chronic wounds. The number of indications for use of this form of treatment, as well as the number of patients who undergo the therapy continue to grow, and one should not expect this…
Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a group of genetic skin conditions which cause the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. Painful open wounds and sores form where this exceptionally fragile skin is damaged. It is estimated there are 500,000 people living with EB worldwide or 1 in every 17,000 people. EB is currently…
Back to School with an ostomy They say that your school years can be the best or worst years of your life, and going through school with a stoma can sometimes make things a little harder. But the right support for both you and your child can make a big difference. The main thing is…
LET’s get it on For most ostomates, a stoma has little or no effect on the ability to enjoy sex, regardless of sexual preferences or lifestyle before surgery. Sexuality is a diverse and deeply personal thing, affecting who we are and how we express ourselves. It forms the sexual feelings and attractions we feel towards…
