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Case study submitted by: Louise Tremblay, ET Nurse, Cité de la Santé, Québec, Canada
Patient history:
45 year old male
History of Crohn’s Disease
Permanent Ileostomy since 1991
Nurse review:
Stoma size varies between 25 – 28mm, profile varies from flush to protruding up to 6mm
Abdomen is flat
Hyper granulation
Pouch weartime is 2 days
Problems:
Output is very liquid and the pouch needs to be emptied 8 – 10 times/day
Also experiencing burning skin
Nurse recommends:
Recommended use of eakin Cohesive SLIMS®
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 creases 1,2,3,4
Encircling the stoma to prevent corrosive output from damaging the appliance flange2,3
Adding protection for people with a high output ileostomy 2,3,4
Protecting against contact dermatitis 1,2,3,4
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
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