Spinal cord injuries require adaptation, but they don’t have to inhibit an individual’s ability to experience happiness in life and rich relationships with family and friends. Just take it from these three parents: two dads and one mom who are eager to share their experiences with others in similar situations.
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Urinary incontinence, or accidentally leaking urine, can happen to anyone. However, incontinence most commonly affects older adults and women. Thankfully, there are ways to control or cure urinary incontinence. Your healthcare provider can work with you to discuss your bladder control concerns and treatment options.
There is no question your life will change after a spinal cord injury (SCI). While slight fluctuations in body temperature throughout the day are normal, a person with a spinal cord injury may have difficulty staying warm when the temperature drops. Individuals with a SCI may have reduced sensitivity to changes in heat or cold especially if they have poor circulation or a lack of sensation below the level of injury.
An indwelling catheter, or Foley catheter, is a thin, flexible tube placed in your bladder and connected to drainage bag for urine collection. It is different from intermittent catheterization, because the catheter is left in place to continually drain urine into a collection bag. Some people have an indwelling catheter placed through the urethra. Others may have their catheter inserted through a surgically created opening in the lower abdomen, also known as a suprapubic catheter.
Coloplast has been providing products and services for personal medical conditions since the company was first established in 1957. It was their compassion for others and their desire to help that drove the founders to manufacture the first adhesive ostomy bag.
Hollister Incorporated is one of the most respected medical supply companies in the industry. They offer advanced products for ostomy care from globally popular product lines like the CeraPlus™ advanced portfolio of products and the New Image™ line of pouching systems.
Catheter supplies are used by people who have difficulty urinating and need assistance eliminating urine from their bodies. Urinary problems that require urology supplies can be caused by nerve damage, a blockage in the urethra, an enlarged prostate, injury, or illness.
Male external catheters, also known as condom catheters, are a treatment option for men with urinary incontinence. Users apply the external catheter on the outside of the penis and connect it to a leg bag or beside drainage bag to collect urine. External catheters may be a good option for men with uncontrollable urinary incontinence and leakage. Below, we explain the fundamentals of condom catheters so you can make an informed decision on managing urinary incontinence.
Wound specialists work closely with patients to provide specific treatment plans for their wounds. Patients trust healthcare professionals with their health, which is why it is important for providers to partner with a wound care supplier they can rely on. Continue reading to learn how wound care supply companies can collaborate with healthcare providers to make a winning team for patients with wounds.
