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Stoma Care

ISBN: 978-1-4051-1407-3
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192 pages
June 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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1. Anatomy and physiology of the bowel and urinary systems.

2. Faecal and urinary stomas and the restorative surgical procedures developed to avoid stoma formation.

3. Rationale for stoma formation and common surgical procedures.

4. Stoma siting and the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist.

5. The immediate postoperative period.

6. Choosing the right stoma appliance.

7. Accessories used in stoma care.

8. Changing a stoma appliance.

9. Discharge planning and supporting patient self-care.

10. Questions commonly asked by the patient with a newly formed stoma.

11. Understanding chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the individual with a stoma.

12. Psychological issues in stoma care.

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