Ostomy release Vent. (Product Spotlight).KEM Enterprises, Inc., manufactures the Osto-EZ-Vent (0EV), designed to release air build-up from an ostomy ostomy Surgical opening in the body, or the operation creating it, usually to allow discharge of wastes through the abdominal wall. It may be temporary, to relieve strain on damaged organs, or permanent, to replace normal channels congenitally missing or surgically removed pouch before problems can occur. The 0EV helps people who have had either an ileostomy ileostomy /il·e·os·to·my/ (il?e-os´tah-me) surgical creation of an opening into the ileum, with a stoma on the abdominal wall. il·e·os·to·my n. 1. or colostomy colostomy Surgical formation of an artificial anus by making an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall. It may be done to decompress an obstructed colon, to allow excretion when part of the colon must be removed, or to permit healing of the colon. . It attaches to any manufacturer's pouch and allows the user to easily release gas pressure from the pouch. When build-up occurs, the resident or caregiver simply lifts the "plug" out of the base opening. After air is released, the unit is snapped closed. The opening of the 0EV also accommodates a plastic tube that can continuously release air for a physically challenged physically challenged adj. Having a physical disability or impairment, especially one that limits mobility. See Usage Note at challenged. n. (used with a pl. person. For two-piece and drainable pouches, the 0EV gives users easy access for releasing gas pressure without opening the clamp at the bottom of a pouch or trying to disengage dis·en·gage v. dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing, dis·en·gag·es v.tr. 1. To release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles. See Synonyms at extricate. 2. the pouch from the wafer. Air release takes only a few seconds. For one-piece closed pouch users, it provides the only access to relieve the gas. Most users wear the 0EV five to seven days. The 0EV lasts as long as the wearer uses the pouch. Water does not affect the use of the vent, and it can be used when bathing or swimming. CIRCLE 142 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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