Stoma Flashcards
1
Q
How do you describe a stoma:
A
Where - right or left
To the skin or not (SB or LB)
One lumen or two - offer to remove and inspect
What is in the bag - describe
Does it look clean?
Ask patient about it
2
Q
What additional blood test would you do with a stoma?
A
The usual ones plus
B12 (terminal ileum loss)
U/E for fluid loss
