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A Safer Alternative to High Pressure Balloon Catheters
Fecal incontinence is a challenge for both patients and the nurses who care for them, especially in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Prolonged or repeated exposure to feces can lead
Efficient Fecal Management Solution
Managing fecal incontinence is challenging for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and the healthcare staff who care for them. Traditional fecal management solutions involve the use of absorbent
Sphincter Damage Due to Intrarectal Balloon Catheter use in the ICU
The anal sphincters constitute a set of 2 muscles that form a ring around the anus and are crucial in maintaining continence mechanism in the body. The anal sphincter is
Fecal Incontinence and C Difficle – A Common Hospital Acquired Infection
ICU patients often suffer from compromised immune systems due to their underlying medical conditions, invasive procedures, and the use of immunosuppressive medications. This weakened defense system leaves them highly susceptible
Why do balloon catheters leak? Over-inflating to reduce leakage may cause trauma!
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
Fecal incontinence management takes too much time, increase nursing workload
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
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