| Glossary |
Explanation |
| Anti Flow Stopper |
Structure to prevent regurgitation of the
excretion in the ostomy bag |
| Catheter |
A rubber or silicone tube / This tube is inserted
into the body to permit the passage of urine and stool out
of the body. |
| Closed-Ended Type |
An ostomy bag without an opening for removal
of stool |
| Colostomy |
'Colostomy' is used as a generic term representing
ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid colostomy. (See
the Basic Knowledge section.) |
| Convex Type |
This appliance has a convex plate inside
of the face plate to give the stoma sufficient height. It works
effectively to fill the gaps formed by hollows or wrinkles
and prevents leakage of discharge. |
| Daily Exchange |
Daily exchange is recommended. |
| ET Nurse |
ET, which stands for enterostomal therapist,
is a nurse specializing in stoma care, wound care and incontinence
care. |
| Evacuation by Irrigation |
As in the case of an enema, warm water is injected
into the intestine through the stoma to wash out the stool.
Appropriate patients should be selected by doctors. |
| Face Plate |
The part which is placed on the abdomen is
generally coated with a skin-protecting agent. |
| Ileostomy |
A stoma constructed between the ileum and the
outside of the body to permit the passage of stool. The stool
is usually watery. (See the Basic Knowledge section.) |
| Midterm Exchange |
The appliance is replaced every 3-5 days
on average. |
| Midterm Exchange, Uro |
The appliances are replaced every 4-6 days on average.
The skin barrier used is structurally strong enough to resist the discharge pressure. |
| One-Piece Ostomy System |
The ostomy bag and the face plate are integrated
in this single-piece ostomy system, which is also called a
one-piece ostomy system. |
| Open-Ended Type |
These ostomy bags, which have the openings at their bottoms
to remove stool, are available in two types: the open drainage
type with a larger opening that enables large-capacity storage,
and the compact drainable type. |
| Ostomate |
Individuals with stomas |
| Pre-Cut |
This type of appliance needs no cutting because of the hole
formed on the faceplate in advance. |
| Safety Plate |
This appliance has a soft plate inside of
the faceplate to ensure a close and flexible contact with the
face plate. Leakage of excreted matter, including watery stool,
can be effectively prevented. |
| Short Term Exchange |
The appliance is replaced every 1-3 days on average. |
| Short Term Exchange, Uro |
The appliances are replaced every 2-4 days
on average.
The skin barrier used is structurally strong enough to resist the discharge pressure. |
| Skin Barrier |
This absorptive adhesive agent effectively
prevents contact of excretions/secretions with the skin and
preserves the physiology of the skin. |
| Skin Barrier with Excellent Buffer Action |
This skin-protecting agent is characterized
by its enhanced buffering effects to protect the skin from
strong alkaline discharge. |
| Spontaneous Evacuation of Stools |
The stoma appliance is installed on the abdomen
such that the stool evacuated from the stoma can be collected
in the appliance. |
| Stoma |
A stoma, which means "orifice" in
Greek, is an artificial opening surgically constructed in the
abdominal
wall. |
| Stoma Bag |
An ostomy bag, which is also called a pouch,
is used to collect the excreted matter. |
| Two-Piece Ostomy System |
The ostomy bag and the face plate can be
separated in this ostomy system, which is called a two-piece
ostomy system. |
| Urostomy |
Depending on at what point the urine is diverted, several
urostomy procedures are available, such as ileal conduit and
ureterocutaneostomy. (See the Basic Knowledge section.) |
| Vent for Urine |
An ostomy bag with an opening for removal
of urine facilitates the treatment of discharged urine. |
| WOC Nurse |
A WOC nurse, who specializes in wounds, ostomy
and continence care, is a Japanese Nursing Association qualified
nurse. |
