Peristomal skin health
After ostomy surgery, the peristomal skin can be prone to damage, and this guide has been created to help you discuss this topic with your patients.
Helpful guide to peristomal skin health
More than 80% of patients within 2 years of surgery will develop peristomal skin complications affecting patient quality of life and potentially creating clinical and economic burden1.
Convatec has created a guide to help you have conversations with your patients about peristomal skin care. Our guide aims to show ostmates how damage is caused to the skin and what they can do to protect and care for it.
Find out what causes damage to peristomal skin
From leakages to skin stripping, peristomal skin is at risk of becoming damaged from time to time. Our guide will help patients to understand how this damage is caused, and highlight the importance of spotting signs early and when to seek professional help.
Tips on caring for peristomal skin
There are steps your patients can take to minimize risk of developing sore peristomal skin. From pouching tips to advice on showering and accessories, our guide aims to help make caring for their skin easier.
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Talk with your patients about their peristomal skin healthy. Help them understand that sore peristomal skin is not something you have to tolerate, and with a good care regimen, it should look and feel like the rest of your skin.
Talk to your local Convatec Sales Representative or me+ concierge to learn more about sharing this resource with your patients today.
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1. LeB lanc K, Whiteley I, McNichol L, Salvada lena G, Gray M. Peristomal me dica l ad hesive-rela ted skin in jury: results of an inte rnational con¬sen sus meeting. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse .201 9;4 6(2):125- 136 . doi:10.1097 /WON.00000 000000 00513.