Ostomy Care Challenges - Obesity, Hernias, and Common Skin Issues Related to Abdominal Contouring
Webinar Topic: Wound Care
Speaker: Becky Strilko, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APRN-FPA, OMS, WCC
Webinar Description:
The creation of an abdominal stoma is a common procedure performed by surgeons as part of the treatment for both benign and malignant conditions. However, the construction of an intestinal stoma can be associated with multiple complications and should not be considered a trivial undertaking. The medical team caring for these patients should be cognizant of these complications before, during, and after stoma creation. In this review, the author will highlight some of the more commonly seen ostomy problems and discuss management and prevention strategies.
Target Audience: Nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals interested in wound care.
About the Speaker:
Becky has practiced as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse for over 25 years. She has been a board certified WOC nurse since the year 2000 in a variety of healthcare settings. She recently started her independent nurse consulting business. She is a published author in the Journal of Ostomy Wound Management. She has presented and authored numerous educational posters at national conferences on the topic of wound and ostomy care. Becky is passionate about preventative care and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
Disclosures
- Becky Strilko, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APRN-FPA, OMS, WCC, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
- This educational activity is supported by Convatec.
Webinar Learning Objectives:
- Explain the challenges of ostomy care and obesity
- Identify the most appropriate pouching techniques for a patient with a peristomal hernia
- Name at least three peristomal skin complications
Course Originally Released on: 10/20/2022
Date of Most Recent Review: 10/20/2022
Course Termination/ Update Date: 10/31/2025
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