Basic Ostomy Skin Care
Basic Ostomy SKIN CARE A GUIDE FOR PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Wound, Ostomy , Continence Nurses SocietyTM (WOCN ) 2 Contents Acknowledgments ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ 3 Introduction ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ ........... 4 The best approach is to keep pouching simple ........................................ ................................ 4 Caring for Yourself.
• Pre-moistened towelettes made just for cleansing around the stoma are okay but add cost. Do not use pre-moistened wipes, baby wipes or towelettes not made just for cleaning skin around a stoma. Many of these products contain products that can interfere with the pouching system sticking. These also may irritate your skin. 3
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