Disposable absorbent stoma pad for gastrostomy

An absorbent stoma pad for encapsulating an external bolster of a feeding tube, wherein the feeding tube further includes a tube portion, wherein the external bolster is positioned above a surface of skin, wherein the absorbent stoma pad comprises:

• an upper layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper layer contains an opening that is centrally located with respect to a periphery of the upper layer, wherein the opening is configured to receive the tube portion of the feeding tube;
• a base layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the base layer contains an opening that is centrally located with respect to a periphery of the base layer, wherein the opening is configured to receive the tube portion of the feeding tube, wherein the base layer is located adjacent the surface of skin;
• an absorbent material disposed adjacent the lower surface of the upper layer;
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• a cavity separating the absorbent material and the base layer, wherein the cavity permits airflow between the absorbent material and the base layer when the external bolster is encapsulated by the absorbent stoma pad and positioned within the cavity.