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Christine Kijek is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She has completed courses for wound and ostomy specialty and has 20 years of experience. She has been a Health Products For You contributor since February 2021.
A colorectal nurse at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT she has a wealth of knowledge in the field of ostomy and wound care. An ostomate herself, she has first-hand knowledge about living with an ostomy.
Christine hosts HPFY’s monthly ostomy support group and our monthly Ostomy Webinar.
Christine enjoys riding motorcycles and gardening. She can often be found onboard a Carnival Cruise ship lounging by the pool with her husband Ed.
Life After Closure of a Temporary Stoma
Temporary stomas have negative effects on the quality of life.it greatly affects the life of the patient
Incontinence in the Elderly and the Effects on Caregivers
The person experiencing UI is affected by physical, financial and psychosocial levels.Urinary incontinence (UI) is not a part of the aging process
Minor and Major Problems Ostomates Face
Those with stomas can face some challenging events, some minor, some major. The minor episodes can be treated easily while the major incidents may require more serious treatments. Learn to deal with these challenging events@HPFY
Burns: Types, Severity & Treatment
The most common burn injuries are the result of scalds from hot liquid and flame burns. Approximately 80% of these burns occur in the home and 70% of them occur in males. Burns in children younger than 5 years of age account for 20% of yearly burn injuries (Evans, 2016). Managing minor burns in the home fine but burns that cover large surface areas or significant burns that damage deep tissue should be evaluated and treated by a healthcare professional.
Urinary Incontinence and Excess Weight
Studies show that obesity has a positive association with urinary incontinence (UI). Urinary incontinence affects about 50% of middle-aged and older women.Obesity can create chronic strain on the bladder, stretch and weaken the nerves and muscles of the pelvic floor which contributes to UI. Learn More about it @HPFY
Colostomy Irrigation Is it Right for You ?
Irrigation works very much like an enema. Water is instilled into the large intestine via the stoma. This flushes out waste from the colon. Learn more @ HPFY.
Lower Extremity Wounds: Arterial Ulcers
Arterial ulcers often start as a break in the skin on the leg or foot. It can be caused by dry skin, an injury, or a puncture wound. For most, these injuries will heal with proper care. For those with arterial disease, the wound cannot heal due to poor blood flow. This increases the size of the wound while allowing oxygen and bacteria to enter the wound and subcutaneous tissue. Infection occurs, leading to more damage. Minor scrapes and cuts can then develop into ulcers, the tissue becomes necrotic and black.
Fall Heath Tips for the Ostomates
Ostomates need to be a little more vigilant than most It is easy to become dehydrated when the flu hits. Here are some tips to avoid Ostomy Pancaking
Skin Care and Hygiene Tips for Incontinence
Maintaining skin for those who deal with fecal or urinary incontinence is vital. The skin is our first line of defense against infection and is the largest organ in the body. Preventing skin breakdown should be a high priority.
Four Stages of Wound Healing are represented by four distinct stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation. Expert Advice and Content @ HPFY
Changes in Mind and Body After Ostomy Surgery
Some emergent surgeries can result in a stoma .and Every ostomate Struggled with thier
