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A study published in The Lancet medical journal in 2022 assessed data from existing sources regarding antibiotic resistance in the EU. According to the study, an estimate of 1.27 million people died in 2019 from infections that could have been survivable.

For millions of individuals, the fear of leakage and the embarrassment associated with it can significantly impact their daily lives, hindering their ability to work, socialize, and enjoy life to the fullest.

In a global consumer survey including 17 countries and more than 10,000 consumers, 85 percent of consumers stated that their purchase behavior has become more sustainable over the past five years.

Niille, jotka turvautuvat toistokatetrointiin, epämukavuuden minimointi on keskeinen huolenaihe. Tässä lyhyessä videossa tutustutaan tieteen avulla sujuvampaan katetrointikokemukseen.

This study provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals undergoing IC that optimize patient care and support.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a leading diagnosis among males. Approximately 100,000 men are treated with transurethral prostate (TURP) surgery each year, making it one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States and several other countries.

Learn more about what cauda equina syndrome is, its effects on bladder and bowel, and how to manage bladder and bowel symptoms in cauda equina.

For those who cannot empty their bladder the normal way, intermittent catheterization is the therapy of choice to maintain urethral health.

In this publication highlight you can read about the identification, assessment, and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.

Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical studies can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you.

Prolapse means "to fall out of place". Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the vaginal walls, uterus, or both lose their normal support and fall out of place. Other nearby pelvic organs, such as the bladder or bowel, may be involved and also ‘drop’ from their normal position in the body. Cystocele is the most common type of POP.

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) refers to a broad constellation of symptoms and anatomical changes related to abnormal function of the structures within the pelvic floor complex, which includes the supportive fibrous tissue called fascia, the blood and nerve supply and in particular the pelvic floor musculature.

Pelvic floor dysfunction is common, but not commonly talked about. In this article, you will find an explanation about basic pelvic floor anatomy, description of symptoms and how these can be managed, which can be downloaded and handed out to your patients.

In this publication highlight you can read about how constipation impacts urogenital symptoms in women.

In this publication highlight you will learn more about autonomic dysreflexia (AD) an how to manage an AD episode.

A rectocele is a bulge in the anterior or posterior rectal wall, that traps stool resulting in incomplete emptying. In this article you will learn more about this common condition.

In this publication highlight you can read more about how to evaluate neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction with a patient-centric tool, goal attainment scaling, to individualize management. 

The descending colon and the rectum are the final stage of the human intestine system. Normally the rectum is relatively empty. Stools do not enter the rectum continuously, but as mass movements

A surprisingly high number of patients reuses catheters intended for single-use every day putting them at risk for unnecessary complications. Single-use hydrophilic catheters for intermittent catheterization lower the risk for short- and long-term complications and are a convenient and preferred choice for many patients.

Introduction of a no-touch catheter/technique for intermittent catheterization seems to be well accepted both by caregivers and patients and it is not necessarily associated with higher costs. On the contrary, it could potentially reduce costs, saving time and errors in the healthcare system and reduce infection complications in general. The clinical evidence level is low for using no-touch technique/catheter to reduce UTIs but current available studies suggest benefits of it.

Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are common in the hospital setting with consequential morbidity and mortality. The risk of bacterial adhesion and invasion of the urinary tract increases with use of an indwelling catheterization and may be reduced by adopting intermittent catheterization using hydrophilic single-use catheters.

Bladder management with intermittent catheterization is associated with complications. The most severe and common one is UTI.

At Wellspect HealthCare we take our environmental responsibility seriously. We continuously work to minimize the environmental impact related to our products.

With more than 30 years on the market, LoFric has been used and documented in several ways. In addition to efficiently emptying the bladder, LoFric’s versatile use includes treatment and prevention of recurrent strictures, administration of chemotherapy by bladder instillation, and resolution of rare complications.

Recurrent UTIs in children with neurogenic bladders constitute high risk of leading to severe kidney damage and need to be an area of attention. This study is useful in determining treatments and proactive measures for preventing recurrent UTIs.

Virtsarakko on ontto lihaksikas elin lantiossa, aivan häpyluun yläpuolella ja takana. Virtsarakolla on kaksi päätehtävää: virtsan kerääminen ja tyhjentäminen.

Virtsateiden tehtävänä on kuona-aineiden ja ylimääräisen nesteen poistaminen kehosta tuottamalla ja erittämällä virtsaa.

Sairaus, ikääntyminen tai vammat voivat johtaa virtsateiden hallinnan menettämiseen ja vaikuttaa virtsarakon kykyyn varastoida ja tyhjentää virtsaa.

Virtsatieinfektioita esiintyy, kun bakteereilla on mahdollisuus lisääntyä ja kiinnittyä virtsarakon limakalvoon. Tätä kutsutaan virtsarakko-tulehdukseksi eli kystiitiksi. Jos virtsatieinfektio vaikuttaa ylempiin virtsateihin, munuaisiin ja/tai munuaisaltaaseen, infektiota kutsutaan yleensä pyelonefriitiksi.

Virtsateiden tehtävänä on suola- ja nestetasapainon säätely, kuona-aineiden poistaminen sekä virtsan tuottaminen ja erittäminen.

Neurogeeninen rakkohäiriö on alempien virtsateiden häiriö, joka johtuu hermoston vaurioista tai sairauksista.

Multippeliskleroosi (MS-tauti) on krooninen neurologinen sairaus, joka vaikuttaa keskushermostoon eli aivoihin ja selkäytimeen. Kaikilla ei ilmene samoja oireita.

Suurimmalla osalla selkäydinvammapotilaista on merkittäviä neurogeeniseen suolen toimintahäiriöön liittyviä oireita. Esimerkiksi 42 prosentilla on ummetusta ja jopa 77 prosentilla ulosteinkontinenssia.

Virtsateiden tehtävänä on kuona-aineiden ja ylimääräisen nesteen poistaminen kehosta muodostamalla ja erittämällä virtsaa.

Tässä videossa käsitellään mm. toistokatetrointia, katetreja ja opettamisen tärkeyttä.

Toistokatetrointi edellyttää potilaan sitoutumista hoitoon, ja jotkut saattavat lopettaa sen kesken etenkin stressin tai muiden sairauksien vuoksi. Potilaiden täytyy olla motivoituneita ja heillä on oltava riittävän hyvä käsien toimintakyky.

Katetrointi on ehkä yksi vanhimmista urologisista toimenpiteistä, joka juontaa juurensa tuhansien vuosien taakse. Virtsakatetrin käyttö on välttämätöntä, kun virtsarakkoon on jäänyt virtsaa, jota ei voida tyhjentää normaalisti tyhjentämällä.

Take part of clinical evidence that speaks to the improved outcomes of using TAI in pediatric patients when coupled with an individualized approach upon initiation of TAI.

Transanal irrigation's influence on gut microbiota could have a positive effect on the immune system and contribute to reduced UTIs, as per this clinical study by Futura et. al.

A cost-effectiveness analysis of Navina Smart on adult patients affected by neurogenic bowel dysfunction.

Transanal Irrigation (TAI) is known to be a successful therapy to treat LARS, and in this study, Orlandi et al explore the use of TAI as a treatment option for women with endometriosis who experience LARS-like symptoms.

A study published in The Lancet medical journal in 2022 assessed data from existing sources regarding antibiotic resistance in the EU. According to the study, an estimate of 1.27 million people died in 2019 from infections that could have been survivable.

For millions of individuals, the fear of leakage and the embarrassment associated with it can significantly impact their daily lives, hindering their ability to work, socialize, and enjoy life to the fullest.

In a global consumer survey including 17 countries and more than 10,000 consumers, 85 percent of consumers stated that their purchase behavior has become more sustainable over the past five years.

Take part of clinical data on transanal irrigation as a mean to manage neurogenic bowel in the pediatric population with Spina Bifida

Learn more about what cauda equina syndrome is, its effects on bladder and bowel, and how to manage bladder and bowel symptoms in cauda equina.

In this publication highlight you can read about the identification, assessment, and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.

Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical studies can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you.

Prolapse means "to fall out of place". Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the vaginal walls, uterus, or both lose their normal support and fall out of place. Other nearby pelvic organs, such as the bladder or bowel, may be involved and also ‘drop’ from their normal position in the body. Cystocele is the most common type of POP.

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) refers to a broad constellation of symptoms and anatomical changes related to abnormal function of the structures within the pelvic floor complex, which includes the supportive fibrous tissue called fascia, the blood and nerve supply and in particular the pelvic floor musculature.

Pelvic floor dysfunction is common, but not commonly talked about. In this article, you will find an explanation about basic pelvic floor anatomy, description of symptoms and how these can be managed, which can be downloaded and handed out to your patients.

In this publication highlight you can read about how constipation impacts urogenital symptoms in women.

In this publication highlight you will learn more about autonomic dysreflexia (AD) an how to manage an AD episode.

In this scientific review you will learn more about incomplete emptying causes and treatment.

A rectocele is a bulge in the anterior or posterior rectal wall, that traps stool resulting in incomplete emptying. In this article you will learn more about this common condition.

In this publication highlight you can read more about how to evaluate neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction with a patient-centric tool, goal attainment scaling, to individualize management. 

The descending colon and the rectum are the final stage of the human intestine system. Normally the rectum is relatively empty. Stools do not enter the rectum continuously, but as mass movements

Jessica Aparo, Pelvic Floor Specialist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, talks about the assessment of patients being considered for Transanal Irrigation.

In this publication highlight you can read about pediatric constipation causes, impact and management.

Bowel problems in children are common, up to 29% of children can be affected by functional constipation and functional fecal incontinence, where the symptom origin is not known.

In this science article a combined retrospective and cross-sectional survey study investigates chronic idiopathic constipation in children and bowel regimen with bowel irrigation, also called transanal irrigation (TAI).

In this summary you can read about what a neurogenic bowel is and goals and recommendations for treatment.

This is a summary of the published article Long-term efficacy and safety of transanal irrigation in multiple sclerosis by Passananti et al. 2016

Virtsarakko on ontto lihaksikas elin lantiossa, aivan häpyluun yläpuolella ja takana. Virtsarakolla on kaksi päätehtävää: virtsan kerääminen ja tyhjentäminen.

Virtsateiden tehtävänä on kuona-aineiden ja ylimääräisen nesteen poistaminen kehosta tuottamalla ja erittämällä virtsaa.

Sairaus, ikääntyminen tai vammat voivat johtaa virtsateiden hallinnan menettämiseen ja vaikuttaa virtsarakon kykyyn varastoida ja tyhjentää virtsaa.

Virtsatieinfektioita esiintyy, kun bakteereilla on mahdollisuus lisääntyä ja kiinnittyä virtsarakon limakalvoon. Tätä kutsutaan virtsarakko-tulehdukseksi eli kystiitiksi. Jos virtsatieinfektio vaikuttaa ylempiin virtsateihin, munuaisiin ja/tai munuaisaltaaseen, infektiota kutsutaan yleensä pyelonefriitiksi.

Virtsateiden tehtävänä on suola- ja nestetasapainon säätely, kuona-aineiden poistaminen sekä virtsan tuottaminen ja erittäminen.

Neurogeeninen rakkohäiriö on alempien virtsateiden häiriö, joka johtuu hermoston vaurioista tai sairauksista.

Multippeliskleroosi (MS-tauti) on krooninen neurologinen sairaus, joka vaikuttaa keskushermostoon eli aivoihin ja selkäytimeen. Kaikilla ei ilmene samoja oireita.

Suurimmalla osalla selkäydinvammapotilaista on merkittäviä neurogeeniseen suolen toimintahäiriöön liittyviä oireita. Esimerkiksi 42 prosentilla on ummetusta ja jopa 77 prosentilla ulosteinkontinenssia.

Virtsateiden tehtävänä on kuona-aineiden ja ylimääräisen nesteen poistaminen kehosta muodostamalla ja erittämällä virtsaa.

Toistokatetrointi edellyttää potilaan sitoutumista hoitoon, ja jotkut saattavat lopettaa sen kesken etenkin stressin tai muiden sairauksien vuoksi. Potilaiden täytyy olla motivoituneita ja heillä on oltava riittävän hyvä käsien toimintakyky.

Katetrointi on ehkä yksi vanhimmista urologisista toimenpiteistä, joka juontaa juurensa tuhansien vuosien taakse. Virtsakatetrin käyttö on välttämätöntä, kun virtsarakkoon on jäänyt virtsaa, jota ei voida tyhjentää normaalisti tyhjentämällä.

Virtsaumpi on kyvyttömyyttä tyhjentää virtsarakko, ja sen seurauksena rakkoon jäävä virtsa voi aiheuttaa komplikaatioita. On tärkeää tietää, että vaikka ihminen pystyy virtsaamaan, virtsarakkoon voi silti jäädä suuri määrä jäännösvirtsaa.

Tutustu, kuinka LoFric-tuotevalikoima voi käyttäjien erilaisista tarpeista riippumatta olla ratkaisu yksinkertaiseen ja turvalliseen toistokatetrointiin.