Weiblich, 58 Jahre alt

This patient presented with a large ulceration, surrounded by sore, red and moist skin. Following antibiotics for the infection and Alginate products to heal her skin, she now has her quality of life back.

The patient presented with a large ulceration at the 2 o’clock position and a small ulceration at the 4 o’clock position. Skin was red and moist.

Complications or problems being experienced

The skin around the ulcerated area was very red and inflamed causing the patient pain and distress. The bags being used were also leaking adding to the patient’s discomfort.

Time frame

21/12/2022 to 10/01/2023 20 days to see major improvement to the parastomal skin.

Community visits

First appointment: 21/12/2022 Presented with parastomal ulceration, sore, excoriated, moist skin.

Second appointment: 28/12/2022 Patient commenced on SCA45-4120KV Oakmed Soft Convex Alginate Drainable bags.

Third appointment: 3/1/2023. Major improvement of the skin and ulceration, patient continued on Oakmed Alginate Drainable bags. The 15% alginate in the adhesive is significant enough to promote healing.

Fourth appointment: 10/01/2023 Skin around the stoma completely healed. Patient staying on Oakmed Soft Convex Alginate long term to prevent re-occurrence of problems.

Treatment

The GP had prescribed antibiotics to try and combat the local infection around the ulcers, The Oakmed Alginate wafer absorbed local exudate from the infection which reduced bacterial contamination.

Improvements The ulcerated areas are healed in just under three weeks after trying several other stoma bags.

Outcome

The outcome is that the patient’s quality of life is vastly improved. The skin is healed, no longer red and sore. The Alginate has healed the skin which in turn has given the patient more confidence and reduced her physical suffering, also reducing the number of bag changes making her life easier.

It is also worth mentioning that no accessories were used i.e., cream/barrier wipes as these interfere with the healing properties of the alginate. This shows that the patients skin issues were dealt with in a cost-effective way.

Will the patient continue on the product?

Yes, this patient will continue long term on the Alginate Soft Convex bag as the product is preventative and curative.