SCN Stoma care nurse. A nurse with specialised education in the care of people with stomas.
Starter Hole A small starter hole in the centre of the flange where scissors can be placed to make cutting easier. A starter hole product is ideal if the stoma is still changing sizes or if the shape of the stoma is not round.
Stoma A surgically created opening into the gastrointestinal (bowel) or urinary system. This is a general term and is sometimes used interchangeably with the word ostomy. The stoma is red, moist and is not painful.
Stool Term used to define waste material from the bowel. Also known as faeces.
