ostomy Flashcards
3 types of ostomy
colostomy
ileostomy
urostomy
ostomy that may be form from any section of the large bowel
colostomy
common site for colostomy
sigmoid colon
colostomy is positioned at
left iliac fossa
a colostomy tends to act on average ______ times per day, but can vary between individuals
2-3
colostomy can be placed _____ following surgery and then removed
3 to 10 days
it is formed when a section of illeum is brought out onto the abdominal wall
ileostomy
ileostomy is positioned at
right iliac fossa
the average output from an ileostomy is
200-600 ml
the most common form of urostomy
ileal conduit
the primary aim for evidence based approach stoma
patient independence
the flange of appliance fits snugly around the stoma edge within _______
0.3
this comprises a pouch attached to an adhesive wafer that is REMOVED COMPLETELY
one piece
this comprises a wafer onto which POUCH IS CLIPPED OR STUCK
two piece
the piece ostomy used for sore and sensitive skin
two piece
