Stoma Care Flashcards
1
Q
What does Stoma mean in Greek?
A
Mouth
2
Q
How do you clean a stoma?
A
with soap and water many times a day
- especially when new with scabs, take diligent care
- don’t use cotton ball or q-tip
- use something without fibers
- always use items with long handles (not tweezers)
- can use KY jelly/surgical lube
- don’t use Vaseline
3
Q
What if you drop something in your trachea?
A
- go to ER
- removed with forceps
- can be removed by patient if they don’t panic
4
Q
How to protect stoma
A
Cover it
5
Q
Why is there increased coughing?
A
a lot of mucus at first since the mouth and nose are no longer filtering the air
6
Q
Can you shave?
A
Yes, don’t drop lotion down your traches
-electric razor is better
7
Q
Should I be afraid to roll over in my sleep?
A
You will roll back over if it is blocked
