Stoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is a stoma?
A
Opening on the abdomen connected to digestive/urinary system to allow waste to be drained
2
Q
What is an end stoma?
A
1 lumen
End of a piece of bowel is removed
3
Q
What is a loop stoma?
A
2 lumens
Looped bowel is pulled through abdomen, incision is cut
Often reversible
4
Q
What is an ileostomy?
A
Illium
Spouted - prevent enzymes irritating skin
Soft stool
Usually RIF
5
Q
What is a colostomy?
A
Colon
Flat
Hard stool
Usually LIF
6
Q
What is a urostomy?
A
Formed when part of the bladder is removed
Bowel pulled through abdomen
Ureters attached to the piece of bowel
