What are the Best Ways to Manage Urinary Incontinence for Patients with Retracted Anatomy?

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Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common and a challenging condition to manage in healthcare facilities. However, for patients with retracted anatomy, the difficulties for nurses to find an appropriate solution can be even more pronounced. Approximately 8 to 27 percent of hospital patients in the United States experience urinary incontinence. A number of factors contribute […]

Incontinence Care in Nursing Home Residents

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As the population of older adults continues to grow, so does the need for quality care in nursing homes. Among the many challenges faced by staff members in these facilities is the management of incontinence, a common condition that can have significant impact on the health, well-being, and dignity of residents. This problem is often […]

User Experience of Intrarectal Balloon Catheters and Clinical Complications Reported on FDA MAUDE

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Fecal incontinence affects 9 to 40% of hospitalized patients in the United States. Certain aspects of being in the hospital increase the risk of incontinence. Being on a ventilator, restricted to bed rest, taking antibiotics or other medications, or have a procedure or equipment that makes walking difficult can also contribute to fecal incontinence. Fecal […]

Can Adequate Fecal Incontinence Management Reduce Economic Burden?

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Fecal incontinence not only leads to reduction in quality of life, hospital acquired complications, creates a nursing burden in critical care settings – it also adds to additional cost. Fecal incontinence is very common, affecting 9 to 40 percent of all ICU patients. This indicates that a significant proportion of ICU patients require adequate fecal […]

Breaking Down Acute Kidney Injury: What You Need To Know

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AKI has an overall incidence of 20-50% in critically ill patients and is associated with a higher risk of death and prolonged hospital stays.  Acute kidney injury (AKI), also referred to as acute renal failure (ARF), is a sudden and rapid decline in kidney function that occurs over a short period, ranging from a few […]

Incontinence in Post-Menopausal Women

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Articles, Female Urine Management

Urinary incontinence is a concerning issue, affecting more than 50% of postmenopausal women. This condition usually occurs in 20-30% of young women, about 30-40% in middle age and 50% in old age women. For most women, the onset of menopause initiates a way for a whole host of symptoms such as night sweats, moodiness, hot […]

Effective Strategies for Managing Colitis C.diff in ICU

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Colitis C.difficle or Clostridium difficile results from a disturbance of the normal bacterial flora of the colon, colonization by C difficile, and the release of toxins that cause mucosal inflammation and damage. The bacteria spreads through feces of infected individual and can survive on surfaces for a long duration. They typically infect people which are […]

The World Needs More Nurses

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Nurses are considered the backbone of the U.S. healthcare system, but there is an unprecedented shortage of these superheroes today. With the advancement of the healthcare system, registered nurses are one of the fastest-growing occupations. The American Nurses Association (AMA) estimated that there will be more employment opportunities for registered nurses than any other profession. […]

Catheter Selection and Preventing CAUTI for Female Patients

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Articles, Female Urine Management

About 75,000 deaths are reported each year due to healthcare-associated complications (HAC) One of the most common nosocomial infections in healthcare settings is catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), accounting for almost 40% of all HACs and are caused by the placement of an indwelling urinary catheter. As many as 65-70% of CAUTI episodes can be […]

Common Causes of Male Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) and How To Prevent It

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Articles, Male Urine Management

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) is the most common healthcare associated complication and cause secondary bloodstream infections. It is a hot topic among staff in nursing homes, in-patient care facilities and surgical clinics, as are preventing CAUTIs among male patients and residents. 8% patients in home care settings and 3-7% patients in acute care settings […]

Are External Catheters Covered By Medicare?

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Articles, Female Urine Management, Male Urine Management

Medicare covers the expenses of external catheter supply, when medically necessary. Part B of Medicare is responsible for reimbursing 80% of the total cost required for catheter supply and patients are liable to pay 20% of any covered medical expense out of pocket after meeting the deductible. Approximately 30-35 external catheters are reimbursed per month […]

Best Practices for Male External Catheters

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Articles, Male Urine Management

Male sheath catheters/condom catheters are a non-invasive solution to manage patients with urinary incontinence. The flexible sheath of the device fits over the penile shaft connected with a long drainage tube which is attached to a urine drainage bag or in some cases a vacuum suction source.   Sheath catheters/Condom catheters are available in various materials […]