Articles and Webinars
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75 Articles
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Important aspects to consider for reducing risks of UTI’s in catheter users
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Intermittent catheterization is the gold standard for bladder management, however there is an increased risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs) compared to natural bladder emptying. To help avoid getting UTI’s there are special catheter requirements to consider, and not all catheters are the same. Watch this short, descriptive animation demonstrating the optimal conditions for gentle and successful catheterization to avoid complications such as UTIs.
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Navina Smart Data
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Navina™ Smart Data - for Healthcare Professionals is a unique source of information providing knowledge in the field of transanal irrigation.
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Guideline for the management of NBD in spinal cord injury
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In this summary you can read about what a neurogenic bowel is and goals and recommendations for treatment.
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Childhood Constipation: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
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In this publication highlight you can read about pediatric constipation causes, impact and management.
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Urinary Tract Infections - a sequential explanation
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Urinary tract infections are complex and occur as a result of interactions between the uropathogen and host and involves several processes as well as many different risk factors. The most common bacteria found to cause UTIs is Escherichia coli (E. coli), about 90 percent of the time. Watch this descriptive stepwise animation for a clear understanding of the sequential process of how a UTI occurs.
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How multiple sclerosis affects the bladder
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Short films which answer common questions asked by people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) about bladder dysfunction. These films are aimed at people with MS and uses language and explanations that you may find particularly useful when having discussions with someone who has MS or cares for someone with MS.
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Long-term use of TAI in MS
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This is a summary of the published article Long-term efficacy and safety of transanal irrigation in multiple sclerosis by Passananti et al. 2016
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Bladder and bowel problems in MS patients
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Clinical Nurse Specialist, Liam Rice addresses key questions around Bladder and bowel management in MS
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LoFric - as little environmental impact as possible
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At Wellspect HealthCare we take our environmental responsibility seriously. We continuously work to minimize the environmental impact related to our products.
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LoFric - a well-documented catheter
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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.
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Bladder and bowel dysfunction overview
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Learn about common bladder problems like Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), variants of incontinence, and overactive bladder.
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) - bladder and bowel function
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The majority of individuals with SCI experience significant symptoms related to neurogenic bowel dysfunction. For example, 42% experience constipation and as many as 77% experience fecal incontinence.
