Nursing care for infants after enterostomy: Experience with 483 cases over a 5-year period

Ou-Min Li1, Li-Juan Wu1, Ya-Li Huang1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital, Fuzhou, China.

Insights

Effective nursing care is crucial for infants undergoing enterostomy to prevent skin complications. Timely interventions and family guidance, including WeChat follow-up, are essential for optimal recovery and reduced adverse events.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Surgical Care
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Enterostomy in infants can lead to significant peripheral skin complications.
  • Effective nursing care is vital for managing these complications.
  • A 5-year study period (2014-2019) was utilized to gather data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and enhance nursing care strategies for infants post-enterostomy.
  • To identify and mitigate common skin complications associated with infant enterostomy.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different follow-up methods.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study involving 483 infants who underwent enterostomy.
  • Data collected from January 2014 to January 2019.
  • Analysis of hospitalization and follow-up records.

Main Results:

  • 30 infants experienced peripheral skin complications during the study period.
  • Common complications included allergic dermatitis (15 cases), faecal dermatitis (13 cases), and avulsion injury (2 cases).
  • These complications highlight the need for diligent nursing interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Proper nursing care is essential to prevent enterostomy-related skin issues in infants.
  • Postoperative care, family guidance, and structured follow-up are critical.
  • Utilizing platforms like WeChat for follow-up can offer timely and effective support, reducing complication rates.
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