Choose eakin Cohesive® seals when managing a difficult to access stoma.
Case study submitted by: Margie Reid, Clinical Practice Consultant, Stomal Therapy Nurse (Credentialled), Adelaide, South Australia.
Patient history:
65 year old female
Presented with perforated large bowel as a result of Crohn’s Disease
Emergency laparotomy, colectomy & end ileostomy
Stoma not sited pre operatively
Nurse review:
Stoma not visible due to position in skin fold
Patient education – unable to see stoma
Contact dermatitis
Nurse recommends:
Use of small eakin Cohesive® seals to protect peristomal skin and treat contact dermatitis
Application of suitable appliance:
that contains output
that moulds to patient’s abdominal contours
that is simple to apply
Outcome:
Patient independent with stoma care
eakin pelican pouch™ appliance lasting 3 days
Considering not having reversal of stoma due to confidence in her appliance
Reasons to use:
Smoothing out irregular skin and filling dips and creases1,2,3,4
Encircling the stoma to prevent corrosive output from damaging the appliance flange2,3
Adding protection for people with a high output ileostomy2,3,4
Protecting against contact dermatitis1,2,3,4
Prevention of repeated stoma problems2,3
Clinical evidence for choosing eakin Cohesive® seals:
Superior absorption4 High protection against enzymes 3,4 Combats irritants3,4
References
Boyles A (2010) Keeping up to date with stoma accessories: enabling informed choice. Gastrointestinal Nursing 8:6 28-42
Evans S, Burch J (2017) An overview of stoma care accessory products for protecting peristomal skin. Gastrointestinal Nursing 15:7 25-34
Kelly O’Flynn (2016) Protecting peristomal skin: a guide to conditions and treatment. Gastrointestinal Nursing 14:7 14-19
Mc Groggan G, Haughey S and McDowell K (2018) An absorbent, enzyme-inhibiting seal reduces peristomal skin complications. Gastrointestinal Nursing 16:1 42-49