1. Digestive System
Colostomy

2. Reasons for a Colostomy
Infection / Inflammation of the colon
Blockage of the bowel / Bowel injury
Colon cancer

3. 4 Types of Colostomies
An Ascending Colostomy is located within the ascending colon.
Output is liquid to semiliquid ; irritating to the skin

4. A Transverse Colostomy is located within the transverse colon.
Output is usually liquid to semi formed

5. A Descending Colostomy is located within the descending colon.
Output is semi formed to formed

6. A Sigmoid Colostomy is located within the sigmoid colon.
Output has a normal, formed consistency

7. Colostomy Care Remove ostomy bag only (about 1/3 full)
Dispose of bag (do not throw away clip)
Use soap to clean stoma (circular motion); Rinse
Observe skin (bleeding, swelling, redness)
Dry stoma with towel (pat dry) [Very important it is dry]
Apply clip to new bag
Press clean bag over wafer
Make sure bag is sealed securely
Chart skill and contents in bag