FEATURES OF TERMINAL OSTOMY IN NEWBORNS
Keywords:
ostomy, newborn, enterostomy, obstructions, terminal, discrepancyAbstract
When speaking of an ostomy, it is usually done from the point of view of the surgical technique, without taking into account the wide range of biopsychosocial repercussions that this procedure produces in the ostomy patient: complications in self-care, low self-esteem, problems with body self-perception, changes in family and work relationships, etc. The nursing staff is responsible for teaching and assisting in each phase of this process, through comprehensive, individualized and quality care; in order to promote independence and quality of life both from the perspective of ostomy patients and that of their families and caregivers, assuming a great effort in their adaptation.