How is respiratory failure treated?
Patient: My husband had an APR May 16th. There have been no problems with stoma until hospitalized for 1week for respiratory failure. Ostomy care was sub-standard and when i brought him home yesterday, found the stoma partially covered by wafer and the whole inside perimeter of wafer packed with a quarter inch of dried feces, the area around the stoma surrounded with bloody feces. pouch had blood and after i cleaned stoma, I discovered stoma had been bleeding, enough that it flowed down his belly. I applied gentle pressure but it has continued to bleed and form large clots near the stoma opening. Called surgeons office this morning, explained problem and she said doctor will see him tomorrow afternoon. Is this soon enough, or is this a more urgent problme? Doctor: Hello,As you explain the history, I think that this is an urgent situation which needs medical help.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jnikolla