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Irrigation: A procedure used to control the time of elimination from
colostomy. It is not for everyone and requires special equipment
and teaching
Karaya 5 Skin Barrier: Karaya is a natural skin barrier that is well-suited
for thin, fragile, and sensitive skin or in some cases where irritant
dermatitis has occurred. It is mildly adhesive and needs a belt or tape
to secure the pouching system
Lock ’n Roll Microseal Closure: An integrated system for closing the
bottom of drainable pouches. This system utilizes plastic interlocking
microseals to create a secure closure. Found on New Image, Premier,
and Pouchkins drainable pouches
Odor-Barrier Pouch: Odor-Barrier Pouch is highly resistant in allowing
odors to pass through the pouch lm. The Odor-Barrier quality increases
condence when wearing a pouch
Pre-Sized Skin Barrier: A skin barrier that is already cut to the
proper size if stoma is round
QuietWear Pouch Material: A Hollister Technology that is comprised
of a pouch lm and ComfortWear panel that are laminated together.
This special design results in the reduction of the pouch rustling noise
Rustle-Free Pouch: Rustle-Free Pouch provides for ultimate discretion
since the pouch does not make noise during normal wear
Shape-To-Fit: A skin barrier that can be stretched to the shape and
size of the stoma. This skin barrier does not require use of a scissors.
A possible choice when the stoma is not round or still changing sizes
Skin Barrier: Portion of the pouching system that protects the skin from
contact with the discharge. It also provides an adhesive attachment for
the pouching system to the body. Examples include Flextend, FlexWear,
SoftFlex, and FormaFlex
SoftFlex Skin Barrier: SoftFlex is a standard wear skin barrier, which
has an adhesive that is gentle to the skin, and allows for frequent pouch
changes. It offers lower erosion resistance, and is thin and exible
without compromising security
Standard Wear Skin Barrier: Provides a gentle adhesive attachment
to the skin. These skin barriers absorb less and disintegrate faster than
extended wear skin barriers. Examples include FlexWear and SoftFlex
Stoma: The place where the drainage comes out of the body when you
have an ostomy. The stoma is red and moist and doesn’t have feeling
Urostomy: An ostomy (surgical opening) created to drain urine
Urostomy Pouch: Pouch with a drain tap at the bottom so urine
can be emptied quickly and easily
Wear Time: Wear time is the length of time a product can be worn
before failure. Wear time varies widely based upon a variety of factors