In my WOCN courses it was recommend to use tampons in the stoma of a patient that was continuously draining while attempting to do ostomy care. Not left in for very long - just for the period of time when cleaning and prepping the peristomal skin. Also, only for mature stomas, not fistulas. The WOCN's at my current place of employment are uncomfortable with this. As an ostomy nurse, is this something you were trained in, have done, &/or would recommend? Thanks for any feedback! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 23, 2015 by WV-RN 40 Posts; 3,064 Profile Views Turtle in scrubs, I wish I had heard of this a year ago. My husband had a temporary ileostomy and it was very frustrating to change his wafer while fighting constant draining stool. Would have saved us a lot of time and frustration. I think it's a great idea. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 28, 2015 by TammyG 434 Posts; 5,619 Profile Views This was actually discussed at my WOC class, because many people had used this method. The instructors stated that it is best never to put anything in the stoma, and did not recommend it. I haven't used it myself, preferring the "cone" approach. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 29, 2015 by Turtle in scrubs Turtle in scrubs has 10 years experience. 214 Posts; 7,105 Profile Views Thanks TammyG. What is the "cone" approach? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
