Effective Strategies for Managing Colitis C.diff in ICU

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Articles, Stool Management

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 […]

Bowel Incontinence and Proper Intervention

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Articles, Stool Management

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements which could cause unexpected leakage from the rectum. It is a common bothersome and chronic social and hygienic condition that presents a significant negative impact for both care providers and patients. As many as 9-40 patients in Intensive Care Units are affected by fecal incontinence. In […]

Incontinence from an RN Perspective

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Articles, Female Urine Management, Male Urine Management, Stool Management

By Amanda Linneman RN, BSN Clinical Team Manager Consure Medical Incontinence is the inability of the body to control the evacuative functions of urination or defecation, a partial or complete loss of bladder or bowel control. To me, incontinence is so much more. Incontinence is embarrassment, shame, the fear of sneezing or laughing aloud in […]