Fistula usually refers to colostomy, care should pay attention to observe the fistula and the skin around the fistula, change the stoma bag regularly and clean and disinfect the skin.
After colostomy, the patient care should pay attention to the situation of the fistula, observe whether the fistula leakage occurs, observe whether the skin around the fistula is stimulated by feces and whether there are symptoms of infection and inflammation, if there is feces leakage, the stoma bag should be changed in time, and if accompanied by the infection and inflammation of the surrounding skin, use iodine povidone and other disinfectant to disinfect the local area.
In addition, the ostomy bag should be changed regularly, usually in 3~5 days, the longest should not be more than a week, if the ostomy bag’s sump has become white or difficult to stick to the skin, it should be changed as soon as possible.
If a colostomy is performed, follow your doctor’s instructions for care.