Description

Recommended for nurses caring for pediatric patients aged 0-18 years. This webinar will provide an overview of nursing care for a ostomies, supplies used in pediatrics and management of common complications related to ostomies.

Objectives: 

1. Identify indications for stoma creation 
2. Discuss types of stomas in paediatrics 
3. Review stoma assessment 
4. Review peristomal complications and treatments 
5. Discuss principles of pouching 
6. Review care of an ostomy 
7. Outline paediatric ostomy supplies 
8. Identify financial supports available for family caregivers 
9. Discuss when to seek medical attention