World Ostomy Day was celebrated on 6 October 2012 and the theme was
"Let's be heard!"
The aim of World Ostomy Day is to improve the rehabilitation of ostomates worldwide by bringing to the attention of the general public and the global community to the needs of ostomates and their families.
- The life situation of ostomates
- The contributions of Ostomy Associations and Ostomy Professionals
- The value of the multidisciplinary approach in ostomy care
Activities to promote awareness around the world will include: educational programmes, seminars, support meetings and demonstrations, displays, electronic information networks, newspaper and magazine announcements, advertisements and articles, publication of informative handout materials and brochures, audio and video announcements and films, personal visits and lobbying activities, official government proclamations and joint activities with complementary agencies and professional health associations.
As on previous occasions, Coloplast, ConvaTec and Hollister have organised activities to support World Ostomy Day 2012 globally
After all this talk about World Ostomy Day some of you may be wondering what exactly it is.
Pouching systems usually consist of a collection pouch
bag,
[2] known as a one-piece system or, in some instances involves a mounting plate, commonly called a
wafer or a baseplate, and a collection
pouch that is attached mechanically or with an
adhesive in an
airtight seal, known as a two-piece system. The selection of systems varies greatly between individuals and is often based on personal preference and lifestyle. Ostomy pouching systems collect
waste that is output from a stoma. The pouching system allows the stoma to drain into a sealed collection pouch, while protecting the surrounding
skin from
contamination.
[3]
Ostomy pouching systems are air- and water-tight and allow the wearer to lead an active normal lifestyle that can include all forms of sports and recreation.
Ostomy pouching systems are also sometimes referred to as an
appliance, where the term appliance refers to a prosthesis, as a mechanical replacement for a biological function.
Now that you have read and learned a little about the 'bag' its time for you to collect the appropriately themed cache.... What does that mean? Is it a sh***y location? Is it by a toilet? Is it at a cra**y location?
I guess you will have to wait until you bag this one to find out.