To avoid leakage for recessed stomas, used convex ostomy bags and appliances. Please watch video.
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Showing posts with label colostomy friends of the philippines. Show all posts
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Advantage of Convex Ostomy Bags
To avoid leakage for recessed stomas, used convex ostomy bags and appliances. Please watch video.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Ostomy Lay Forum - If you are an Ostomate, you can JOIN us ...
The National Federation of Ostomates of the Philippines (NFOP, Inc) invites you to the OSTOMY LAY FORUM on Oct 8 at National Kidney and Transplant Institute hospital (NKTI)
Registration:
The registration for this event is as follows:
Registration Form
See you there. For further information: call us at 0926 768 5887, 0923 178 2781, Email us at: colostomyfriends@gmail.com
Thank you
Monday, November 25, 2013
Antibiotic Side Effects
Antibiotic Side Effects
Many times ostomates who must take powerful antibiotics suddenly find they have itching and
burning under their pouches and have poor pouch adhesion. A side effect of antibiotic therapy can be
a yeast infection on the skin around the stoma. You may hear health professionals call this monilia.
At first it may appear as tiny white pimples, but in a few days it is a red rash. This is caused by the
antibiotic killing some normal bacteria in the body as well as the bacteria causing infection or illness.
At the same time you may also notice sores in your mouth, diarrhea, and a similar rash on the perineal area.
Contact your doctor for a prescription of mycostatin or nystatin powder. Put the powder directly on the irritated area. Apply a coat of silicone skin barrier such as Skin Prep or Bard Pro- tective Skin Barrier,
Let this dry!!! Apply your pouching system as usual. Eating foods such as yogurt or drinking
buttermilk helps to replace some of the normal bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
(Edited by B. Brewer, 12/2011 UOAA Update)
Many times ostomates who must take powerful antibiotics suddenly find they have itching and
burning under their pouches and have poor pouch adhesion. A side effect of antibiotic therapy can be
a yeast infection on the skin around the stoma. You may hear health professionals call this monilia.
At first it may appear as tiny white pimples, but in a few days it is a red rash. This is caused by the
antibiotic killing some normal bacteria in the body as well as the bacteria causing infection or illness.
At the same time you may also notice sores in your mouth, diarrhea, and a similar rash on the perineal area.
Contact your doctor for a prescription of mycostatin or nystatin powder. Put the powder directly on the irritated area. Apply a coat of silicone skin barrier such as Skin Prep or Bard Pro- tective Skin Barrier,
Let this dry!!! Apply your pouching system as usual. Eating foods such as yogurt or drinking
buttermilk helps to replace some of the normal bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
(Edited by B. Brewer, 12/2011 UOAA Update)
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Tips on How to Avoid Leakages #2
Too Infrequent Emptying:
Pouches should be emptied before they become half full. If they are allowed to overfill, the weight of
the affluent may break the seal and cause leakage.
Extremely High Temperatures:
Wafer melt-out may cause leakage in warm weather. More frequent changes will prevent this.
Pouch Wear and Tear:
Disposable wafers do wear out. If you are stretching your wear time, leakage may be due to the wafer
wearing out. Change your appliance more frequently.
Improperly Stored Appliance and Ageing Materials:
Store your ostomy supplies in a cool dry place, humidity may affect your pouch adhesive. Appliances don’t last forever. However, you can use expired appliances without damage to the peristomal skin.
Pouches should be emptied before they become half full. If they are allowed to overfill, the weight of
the affluent may break the seal and cause leakage.
Extremely High Temperatures:
Wafer melt-out may cause leakage in warm weather. More frequent changes will prevent this.
Pouch Wear and Tear:
Disposable wafers do wear out. If you are stretching your wear time, leakage may be due to the wafer
wearing out. Change your appliance more frequently.
Improperly Stored Appliance and Ageing Materials:
Store your ostomy supplies in a cool dry place, humidity may affect your pouch adhesive. Appliances don’t last forever. However, you can use expired appliances without damage to the peristomal skin.
Friday, July 26, 2013
More Ostomy Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks—Ostomy Tips from Ostomates...
Reviewed By Our Local WOCNs, 2012
Courtesy of the Metro Maryland Ostomy Association’s Thrive
Stoma Care:
1. If your car seat belt rides over the stoma, use a small cushion/pillow between you and the belt, or try placing a clothespin at the top of the belt in order to wear the seat belt more loosely
without losing the safety of the belt.
2. Sometimes the stoma moves in and out—this is called peristalsis and is the natural movement of the intestine.
3. Almost impossible for a stoma to get infected. The natural coating of mucus keeps bacteria from sticking.
4. Don’t be afraid to take a shower without your pouch. Soap cannot hurt the stoma. Rinse your skin well. Hold a cold compress over the peristomal skin for a few seconds (closes the pores), then apply your appliance.
Skin Care:
1. Common causes of skin irritation are: leakage from effluent onto the skin, allergic reactions to the adhesive material in a wafer or tape, or improper hygiene.
2. Cleanse, rinse, and pat skin dry between pouch changes
3. Avoid oily or fatty soaps (e.g., Dove) that can leave a film interfering with proper adhesion of the skin barrier. Also, Ivory soap is too dry for the skin.
4. If correctly applied, a wafer will usually prevent leakage.
5. If your skin is uneven due to scarring or indentations, use paste, barrier rings, or strip paste to fill in
the depressions to make a smooth pouching surface.
6. If the skin under the wafer becomes red, open, or blistered—remove the wafer, clean the skin and
apply skin barrier powder followed by a non-alcohol skin sealant until the redness/open areas clear up.
7. A pinpoint red rash under the wafer is usually a yeast infection (quite common) and must be treated with antifungal powder.
8. Use a hair dryer on cool setting to dry a rash/open skin—never use a heat lamp which might burn the stoma and the surrounding skin.
9. Avoid skin creams and ointments under your wafer as this will interfere with the adhesion.
10. When removing the wafer, do not peel it away from your skin. Push the skin away from the adhesive.
11. For itching under the wafer or tape, mix 1 part white vinegar and 3 parts water; apply gauze sponges, soak the skin for 5-10 minutes or use the solution in a spray bottle. Dry the
skin well before applying the wafer.
Reviewed By Our Local WOCNs, 2012
Courtesy of the Metro Maryland Ostomy Association’s Thrive
Stoma Care:
1. If your car seat belt rides over the stoma, use a small cushion/pillow between you and the belt, or try placing a clothespin at the top of the belt in order to wear the seat belt more loosely
without losing the safety of the belt.
2. Sometimes the stoma moves in and out—this is called peristalsis and is the natural movement of the intestine.
3. Almost impossible for a stoma to get infected. The natural coating of mucus keeps bacteria from sticking.
4. Don’t be afraid to take a shower without your pouch. Soap cannot hurt the stoma. Rinse your skin well. Hold a cold compress over the peristomal skin for a few seconds (closes the pores), then apply your appliance.
Skin Care:
1. Common causes of skin irritation are: leakage from effluent onto the skin, allergic reactions to the adhesive material in a wafer or tape, or improper hygiene.
2. Cleanse, rinse, and pat skin dry between pouch changes
3. Avoid oily or fatty soaps (e.g., Dove) that can leave a film interfering with proper adhesion of the skin barrier. Also, Ivory soap is too dry for the skin.
4. If correctly applied, a wafer will usually prevent leakage.
5. If your skin is uneven due to scarring or indentations, use paste, barrier rings, or strip paste to fill in
the depressions to make a smooth pouching surface.
6. If the skin under the wafer becomes red, open, or blistered—remove the wafer, clean the skin and
apply skin barrier powder followed by a non-alcohol skin sealant until the redness/open areas clear up.
7. A pinpoint red rash under the wafer is usually a yeast infection (quite common) and must be treated with antifungal powder.
8. Use a hair dryer on cool setting to dry a rash/open skin—never use a heat lamp which might burn the stoma and the surrounding skin.
9. Avoid skin creams and ointments under your wafer as this will interfere with the adhesion.
10. When removing the wafer, do not peel it away from your skin. Push the skin away from the adhesive.
11. For itching under the wafer or tape, mix 1 part white vinegar and 3 parts water; apply gauze sponges, soak the skin for 5-10 minutes or use the solution in a spray bottle. Dry the
skin well before applying the wafer.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Group Picture
Sa susunod na meeting, christmas party naman po for December 2013, sa mga dumalo ng meeting at kamustahan noong June 28, 2013 - maraming salamat po. Ang mga meeting po ay walang registration, welcome po ang walk-in. Kapag may available na colobags ay dinidistribute at pinamimigay namin po ito na walang bayad.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Ostomy Lay Forum
Invite namin ang mga ostomates na sumali sa aming lay forum sa April 25, 2013
Sana po ay makadalo po kayo.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Colostomy Friends
Support us with our t-shirts for fund raising project. Nag hahanap po kami ng nag priprint with affordable price para sa quotation para maitinda namin ang shirt at a very reasonable and low price.
Tapos we welcome too other designs. Salamat po.
Tapos we welcome too other designs. Salamat po.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Colostomy Reversal
Colostomies divert stool from the colon to an opening on the abdominal
wall. While many colostomies are permanent, some are placed temporarily
to allow damaged bowel to heal after infection or removal of a portion
of the intestine. In these cases, the bowel is later sewn back together,
a procedure called a colostomy takedown, although in around 8 percent
of cases, the bowel can't be reconnected as planned, the Colostomy
Association states. Colostomy reversal can be done through an open
incision or laparoscopically, using very small incisions. Serious
complications can ensue during or after a colostomy reversal.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Looking for a ostomy support group, join us at colostomy friends. We are forming support groups among young people. We have meetings where we share experiences and enjoy each others company. Help us plan outings and other activities for young ostomates (teenagers).
Kung gusto sumali, maaring mag text sa 0926.768.5887 para sa mga katanungan. Hindi lang kabataan ang bumubuo ng mga grupo, may mga senior citizens na may colostomy bag ay hinihikayat rin namin na sumali sa mga meeting. Maraming salamat po.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
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