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When to use a barrier cream in patients with a stoma

Jennie Burch1

  • 1St Marks Hospital, Harrow, UK.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|April 10, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Approximately 100,000 people in the UK have a stoma (ostomy). This summary details the three main types: colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy, and their associated management needs.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Surgical Nursing

Background:

  • An estimated 100,000 individuals in the UK live with a stoma (ostomy).
  • Stomas are surgically created openings, commonly categorized as colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy (ileal conduit).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics of different stoma types.
  • To outline the management requirements for individuals with stomas.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of stoma types based on physical characteristics and output.
  • Review of ostomy appliance and accessory needs.

Main Results:

  • Colostomies typically yield formed feces into a closed bag.
  • Ileostomies and urostomies involve a protruding spout, with ileostomies passing loose, enzymatic output and urostomies passing urine and mucus into drainable bags.
  • Ostomy management often requires appliances and accessories like barrier creams.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the distinct features of colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies is crucial for effective patient care.
  • Appropriate ostomy appliances and accessories are essential for managing output and protecting the skin.

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