Why do balloon catheters leak? Over-inflating to reduce leakage may cause trauma!

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Articles, Stool Management

Fecal incontinence and its complications can be serious issues, especially for acutely or critically ill patients. Left unattended, stool leakage can cause serious skin irritation that may lead to reduced skin integrity, pressure ulcers, and dangerous hospital-associated infections (HAIs). Leakage of stool may also interfere with the healing process of wounds, incontinence-associated dermatitis or injuries. […]

Fecal incontinence management takes too much time, increase nursing workload

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Articles, Fecal Management System, Stool Management

ICU nurses carry out many critical tasks throughout the course of a shift. In fact, a recent study shows that nurses typically perform about 125 activities each hour, and switch tasks approximately every 29 seconds. In the ICU, many nursing procedures are life-saving in nature. Other nursing interventions are not as critical to saving a […]

Is overinflating balloon catheter safe for patients?

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Articles, Fecal Management System, Stool Management

Over-inflating balloon catheters is common, but is it a safe for patients? Fecal incontinence can make a hospital stay complicated. Left in contact with skin, stool can hamper skin integrity, cause incontinence-associated dermatitis, contribute to pressure ulcers, and even lead to dangerous hospital-associated infections (HAIs). Stool may also interfere with the healing process of surgical […]

Fecal incontinence management is tedious, and adds to nurse exhaustion

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Articles, Stool Management

ICU nurses have exceptionally challenging jobs. Performing lifesaving care is exhausting, both physically and mentally, and is extremely time-consuming. Providing basic care also takes time, energy, and mental acuity. The intense nature of nursing, especially in the ICU, leads to nurse exhaustion and burnout. Nurse burnout is a serious issue for hospitals, ICU nurses, and […]