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Ileostomy Stoplight: What to do and when to call - 05/2023

Ileostomy Stoplight: What to do and when to call
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Abstract

This handout for ileostomy patients at UW Medical Center uses the colors of a stoplight to explain what symptoms require "Follow-up at next scheduled visit" (green), "Call if these symptoms do not improve within 12 hours" (yellow), and "Call RIGHT AWAY" (red).

Author
Wound and Ostomy Care Service
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2021
Revision Date
05/2023
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Ileostomy
Languages
English
Spanish
Record ID
4952