Stoma hygiene system and process therefor

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1985-05-08

1987-05-26

Truluck, Dalton L.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material applied to or removed from external...

604277, 604334, 134 57R, 134 95, 134 98, 44201, 4516, 4661, A61M 3500

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046682279

ABSTRACT:
Cleansing equipment and a daily process for cleansing an ostomy faceplate and the peristomal area while on the ostomate's body. This equipment and process are intended to reduce the occurrence of infections in long-term ostomates. Pressurized fluids delivered through a specially configured nozzle and premoistened antiseptic swabs are used to dislodge, rinse and remove bacteria and bacterial growth medium from the corresponding faceplate surfaces and peristomal areas. The hygiene unit accomplishes this cleansing process by pumping water and cleansing fluids in an orderly predetermined sequence at the required flow rates, volumes, composition and pulse frequencies. Special adapters permit the hygiene unit nozzle to connect with and cleanse ostomy appliance receptacles and urinary drainage systems. The hygiene unit is equipped with a "clean" function so that it can clean itself. It further is designed so that excessive fluid flow rates are not pumped while cleansing the peristomal area and so that it safely shuts itself off when its fluid reservoirs are empty.

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