Stoma Care Articles

Read about all things homecare below, including the latest care industry articles, advice, and company announcements, curated by the Cavendish Homecare Team.

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Living with a stoma

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Living with a stoma With proper support, guidance, and stoma care, individuals can continue most of their daily activities and lead a fulfilling life. Types of stomas Colostomy: Opening to the large intestine, usually left abdomen. Ileostomy: Opening to the small […]

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How to keep your stoma clean

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Healthy stoma basics A stoma should be red, moist, centrally positioned, and protruding slightly, with surrounding skin intact. Regular monitoring is essential. Proper stoma pouch changes Clean hands, careful removal of the old bag, gentle cleaning and drying of skin, correct […]

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Stoma care at home after surgery

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Understanding stoma types A stoma is a surgically created opening on the abdomen used to divert waste. The three primary types are a colostomy (large bowel), an ileostomy (small bowel), and a urostomy (urinary tract). Each requires specific management based on […]

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