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1Glenda Brunette, MSN, RN, CWON, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Insights
Managing neonatal ostomies can be difficult, especially with complex cases. Creative pouching techniques, sometimes using modified adult products, are essential for maintaining seals in fragile infants.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Surgical ostomy management
Background:
- Neonatal ostomy management presents unique challenges.
- Complex cases require specialized pouching techniques.
Background:
Neonatal ostomy management is challenging even under the best circumstances. When complex circumstances are encountered, creative pouching techniques must be employed.
Cases:
This article describes management of 5 neonates with problematic ostomies.
Conclusion:
Maintaining a neonatal pouch seal at times requires using modified adult pouching products; however, caution should always be used due to the fragility of this patient population.
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