You are in control!

Anyone who is placed in a diaper experiences feelings of frustration and depression due to the loss of what is sometimes their last bit of dignity.

My friends’ Dad had surgery on both of his knees.  He was unable to get out of bed by himself because everyone was afraid he would fall.  Frequently, it was just too much trouble, and time consuming, to get him out of bed just to urinate.  He received therapy with a machine that bent his knees and then straightened them kind of like riding a bicycle.  The therapy would last for several hours.  After a few attempts at using a male urinal, with the only success being that the urine spilled back onto him, the nursing staff placed him in diapers.

He was so embarrassed and frustrated.  One of the last shreds of dignity for an aging man, and even that was taken away from him.  He participated poorly in all of his care and lost the will to get better.  My friend asked if I could help.  Her Dad successfully used a Male Urinary Drainage System and was out of diapers for the remainder of his stay in rehab.  He began participating in the recovery process and she stated that his whole attitude was much improved.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal.  You are in control!

The MUDS is a male urinary system for a continent male to use in any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant male urinary leakage or spilling during or after use.

It provides a cost effective alternative to a foley catheter or a urinal that will promote the users medical treatment plan, provide more efficient time management for medical staff and home care givers, and promote self esteem.

      The Male Urinary Drainage system will allow a continent male to urinate lying flat on their back, sitting, lying on their side, or standing without significant back-flow during or after use.  It is configured for maneuvering the actual collection system into tight spaces created by  casts, braces, etc..  It is easily used by persons with neurological deficits such as Parkinson’s or motor control deficits such  as tremors

You are in control!

.

Male urinals are easily spilled, hold only 1000ml full (if you can fill it without spilling it), are placed on the floor or eating surface after use (yuck), make it difficult to maintain accurate measurement of output, are difficult to impossible for some men to use, require frequent linen changes and clean up if spilled, and increase the risk of falls from slipping in spilled urine.

The MUDS eliminates or reduces spills, holds 2500ml (enough for all day for most men), can be hung on a bed rail or chair with versatile holder, aids in the measurement of accurate output, easy to use unaided in virtually any position, decreases need for linen changes, and decreases the risk of falls.

The MUDS is a great alternative to any other portable urinary device , or  spill proof urinal

You are in control!

Alternatives to a catheter must be utilized before inserting a invasive Foley Catheter and promoting the risks associated.  For a continent male, the MUDS preserves many of  the desired features of a Foley Catheter without the unwanted and unnecessary risks of a foley catheter.

Try a Male Urinary Drainage System  as your catheter alternative for a continent male in your facility

Finally, all of the desired features of a catheter without the catheter associated risk of infection or injury.  Every body’s goal is to avoid catheter associated urinary tract infections  or CAUTI.

Introducing a non-invasive alternative to a catheter for a continent male,

The MUDS objective is to provide a male urinary system for a continent male to use in virtually any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant leakage or spilling during or after use.

Front-line alternative before inserting a Foley catheter in a continent male exclusively available from MUDS LLC.

Visit us at mudsllc.com

You are in control!

for more information.

The MUDS is specifically designed to be utilized at each urination episode for a continent or bladder trained male with all the non-invasive features of a catheter.  It is not a condom catheter

You are in control!

and is not suitable for incontinent males unless they are bladder trained to urinate on command.

A male does not have to be handicapped or have challenges to use the MUDS.  Other potential users are truck drivers, hunters, pilots, fisherman, campers.  A healthy female would not have any difficulty using the MUDS in discreet places, such as in a tent or a RV.

Try a MUDS today.  Visit us at mudsllc.com.

A MUDS is for any male who:

• Has difficulty with a traditional urinal
• Shaky hands or use of only one hand
• Urinary urgency or frequency
• Generalized weakness
• Decreased vison
• A need for a non invasive alternative to a foley
• Any male who has a need for a urinary device
  

  You are in control!

  .

There are multiple risks associated with inserting a foley catheter.   A patient may develop a UTI, have pain, or experience damaging trauma. Some of the factors to consider when evaluating the cost of a risk that becomes a reality are:

$    Antibiotic therapy, IV or PO, depending on severity of infection

$       Nursing and pharmacy time to prepare, administer, and evaluate effectiveness

$       Additional lab studies;  UA and UC, peaks and troughs with some antibiotics

$       Treatment of pain

$       Recovery may be further complicated by age

$       Could lead to sepsis

$       Common adverse effects of UTI’s are frequency and urgency which may lead to further injury such as falls

$       Any increase in patient treatment requires increased assess by physicians and nurse which includes additional documentation of the assessment

$       Increased hospital stay or outpatient treatment and follow-up

SOLUTION FOR A CONTINENT MALE   =    A MALE URINARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM!

You are in control!

We can all become overwhelmed with the weekly, daily, hourly care that is sometimes required to take care of our loved ones.  When caring for a male, some of the sources of strain are:   frequently cleaning up spilled urine, changing linens and clothes related to spilling of urine, and dealing with the resulting odors.

Caregiver strain can effect our ability to safely and appropriately care for our loved ones.  Any measure that can relieve any of that strain is helpful.  I always say, “that’s one more thing off of my head”, and I am always relieved when I solve a problem that makes my workload easier.

If you are the caregiver or know of a caregiver of a continent male who has difficulty using a urinal or has been placed in diapers because he can’t use other  male urinary device .  Give the MUDS a try for your spill proof urinal alternative.

Finally, all of the desired features of a catheter without the catheter associated risk of infection or injury.  Every body’s goal is to avoid  catheter associated urinary tract infections  or CAUTI.

Introducing a non-invasive alternative to a catheter for a continent male,

The MUDS objective is to provide a male urinary system for a continent male to use in virtually any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant leakage or spilling during or after use.

Front-line alternative before inserting a Foley catheter in a continent male exclusively available from MUDS LLC

You are in control!

One of the many reasons to avoid inserting a foley catheter in a continent male is the risk of trauma.  Insertion of a foley catheter is painful and has the associated risk of causing injury to the urethra or prostate.

There is a high probability of bleeding when the catheter is traumatically removed with the bulb intact.  For example:  If the patient is getting out of bed, ambulating, or misjudges the length of the tubing when hurriedly getting out of bed to go to the bathroom for a bowel movement the catheter could accidentally be tugged and traumatically pulled out.

When injury occurs, treatment may include:  reinsertion of the foley, bladder irrigation, blood transfusion, or a increased hospital stay with increased acuity of care.  Traumatic injuries related to urethral catheters  can lead to shock and potential long term consequences as a result of the injury.

Try other alternatives to a catheter in continent males before inserting a foley catheter.

Try a MUDS

You are in control!

as a great alternative.

A sheath urinal is designed to be worn continuously and has its place for incontinent males.  However they are uncomfortable, the tubing frequently kinks limiting drainage into the drainage bag , and they require that the male have enough length to apply it.   They have their place for incontinent males to help decrease the need for other incontinent supplies such as diapers.

The MUDS is designed to be used intermittently at each urination episode, it does not support being worn continuously and requires continence (knowing when you need to urinate) or at least the ability to be bladder trained to urinate on command to avoid accidents.

Try a MUDS as your sheath urinal alternative

You are in control!

Males with urine trouble, such as inability to use a male urinal

You are in control!

due to the use of only one hand or restrictions in movement due to spinal injuries, can be more independent in urination with the use of the MUDS. Here are some helpful hints to promote efficient use of the MUDS.

LYING FLAT ON YOUR BACK: (Remember it is a gravity system) Slightly bend knee and place tubing under leg of choice. Place over penis with textured side up. Apply gentle pressure to groin area and press unit down gently into the scrotum. This will provide the appropriate angle for gravity drainage. The soft edge will not scratch or irritate. Do not leave tubing under leg for extended periods. It could cause pressure sores.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal alternative.

The MUDS has three primary features that work together to prevent spilling of urine and make it  a spill proof urinal.

The primary feature is that urine does not stay in the MUDS receptacle. It drains into the container that holds up to 2500ml of urine.

The second feature is the design of the receptacle itself.    It works similar to a liquid laundry detergent cap by preventing the urine from flowing back out of the container once the urine is in it.

The third feature is the “drip lip” which prevents dribbles of urine from spilling back on to the male during or after use.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs or as an alternative to a condom catheter for a continent male who cannot use a standard urinal.

You are in control!

The MUDS is specifically designed to be utilized at each urination episode.  It is not a condom catheter and is not suitable for incontinent males unless they are bladder trained to urinate on command.

A male does not have to be handicapped or have challenges to use the MUDS.  Other potential users are truck drivers, hunters, pilots, fisherman, campers.  A healthy female would not have any difficulty using the MUDS in discreet places, such as in a tent or a RV.

Try a MUDS today.  Visit us at mudsllc.com.

A MUDS is for any male who:

• Has difficulty with a traditional male urinal
• Shaky hands or use of only one hand
• Urinary urgency or frequency
• Generalized weakness
• Decreased vison
• A need for a non invasive alternative to a foley catheter

Try a MUDS

You are in control!

today!!!!!

Decrease need for invasive foley catheters .   Reduce or Eliminate spilling of urine. Avoid pain.  Increase cleanliness and hygiene.   Easy to use.   Decrease the risk of infection.  Accurate output.  Increase mobility.  Help improve self esteem.  No license required to use.

You are in control!

Try a MUDS today.  Visit us at mudsllc.com

Finally, all of the desired features of  a foley catheter without the catheter associated risk (CAUTI)  of infection or injury.

Increased independence for geriatric, bed/chair bound males.  Safety intervention.   Infection control intervention.   Assist in compliance with OSHA/JCAHO regulations.    Promotes cost effective use of nursing, housekeeping, laundry services, and supplies.   Assists in decreasing the incidence of workman’s compensation claims.

Try a MUDS

You are in control!

today.

The MUDS has three primary features that work together to prevent spilling of urine and make it  a spill proof urinal.

The primary feature is that urine does not stay in the MUDS receptacle. It drains in the container that holds up to 2500ml of urine.

The second feature is the design of the receptacle itself in that it is a chamber within a chamber. It works similar to a liquid laundry detergent cap by preventing the urine from flowing back out of the container once the urine is in it.

The third feature is the “drip lip” which prevents dribbles of urine from spilling back on to the male during or after use.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs or as an  alternative to a catheter

You are in control!

for a continent male who cannot use a standard urinal.

The MUDS will allow a continent male to urinate lying flat on their back, sitting, lying on their side, or standing without significant back-flow during or after use.  It is designed to be easily maneuvered into tight spaces created by  casts, braces, etc..  It is easily used by persons with tremors, weakness, visual deficits, or use of only one arm.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal

You are in control!

How can the MUDS be a cost effective solution for your facility?

Decreased nosocomial infections is one of the most important goals in a facility.  It costs additional money to care for patients who acquire infections such as CAUTI as well as a loss in reimbursement of costs in care.

The MUDS is certainly more expensive than a basic urinal that most facilities can buy for one or two dollars.  But, the MUDS is a great alternative to a catheter for males who are continent but we need the features of a foley such as measurement, decreasing spills, keeping the patient dry, and decreasing laundering and nursing time changing beds due to  spills or inability to use a urinal.

Try the MUDS as your facilities catheter alternative for a continent male.

The MUDS is the ultimate urine collection device.

It may be used in virtually any position as long as the tubing and main device are in position to drain by gravity.

Place the MUDS unit over the penis. The orientation textured surface is to be up. Gently press against groin area forming a light seal. Urinate into device. When finished urinating, raise device to straighten tubing and allow all urine to drain into the container. Replace the MUDS device into the holder and apply the lid.

The SECRET to the MUDS working at it’s best is in the setup. The container needs to be placed to allow for the most direct route of drainage from where the device will be used, limiting loops or sags in the tubing.

Try a MUDS today for you spill proof urinal

You are in control!

needs.

A  sheath urinal is designed to be worn continuously and has its place for incontinent males.  But, they are uncomfortable, the tubing frequently kinks limiting drainage into the drainage bag , and they require that the male have enough length to apply it.   They have their place for incontinent

You are in control!

males to help decrease the need for other incontinent supplies such as diapers.

The MUDS is designed to be used intermittently at each urination episode.  It does not support being worn continuously and requires continence (knowing when you need to urinate) or at least the ability to be bladder trained (to urinate on command to avoid accidents)

.

Try a MUDS today.

The MUDS is a new design to the male urinal.    Male urinals  

You are in control!

are  not user or caregiver friendly. They require that a male be continent as does the MUDS.  But, that is where the difference ends.

Male urinals are easily spilled, they hold only 1000ml full (if you can fill it without spilling it), and they are placed on the floor or eating surface after use (ooh gross), make it difficult to maintain accurate measurement of output, are difficult to impossible for some men to use, require frequent linen changes and clean up if spilled, and increase the risk of falls from slipping in spilled urine.

The MUDS eliminates or reduces spills, holds 2500ml (enough for all day for most men), can be hung on a bed rail or chair with versatile holder, aids in the measurement of accurate output, easy to use unaided in virtually any position, decreases need for linen changes, and decreases the risk of falls.

The MUDS is a great alternative to any other spill proof urinal  or portable urinary device.

click to see demo video

Choose the appropriate place to attach the holder.  Consider whether the user is left or right handed, which side would be most appropriate for safety, or give the most privacy.

The holder has a 90 degree angle that seats over the bed rail.  Wrap the Velcro strap around the holder at the middle and around the bed rail, insert the end of the strap thru the buckle, pull the strap in the direction as if you were tightening a belt to insert the prong, (adjust the strap and the holder to provide the tightest and most secure hold) the strap should be velcroed in the opposite direction that it was inserted for the best hold.  See video demonstration.

There are also small holes on either side of the holder.  2 small screws could be inserted to secure to a bedside table or even the bedrail if you want a more permanent solution.   Video demonstration available at  http://youtu.be/m43jRUZhlo8.

Visit [email protected] for more information about this alternative to a male urinal.

Being wheelchair bound doesn’t mean that you are incontinent.  It may mean, simply, that you are unable to stand for any significant period of time in order to urinate into the toilet.

For wheelchair  bound males, it is great to carry on wheelchair and can be used without the container as a means of urinating directly into the toilet from the wheelchair.

To do this, simply disconnect the container from the tubing. Place the tubing and the device into a bag and hang on the whelchair. When urinating into the MUDS, direct the tubing just over the toilet, place the device over the penis and allow the urine to drain directly into the toilet instead of into the container.

With a MUDS you have increased independence in public or at home for your male urination needs.

Visit us at mudsllc.com

Anyone who is placed in a diaper  experiences feelings of frustration and depression due to the loss of what is sometimes their last bit of dignity.

My friends’ Dad had surgery on both of his knees.  He was unable to get out of bed by himself because everyone was afraid he would fall.  Frequently, it was just too much trouble, and time consuming, to get him out of bed just to urinate.  He received therapy with a machine that bent his knees and then straightened them kind of like riding a bicycle.  The therapy would last for several hours.  After a few attempts at using  a male urinal, with the only success being that the urine spilled back onto him, the nursing staff placed him in diapers.

He was so embarrassed and frustrated.  One of the last shreds of dignity for an aging man, and even that was taken away from him.  He participated poorly in all of his care and lost the will to get better.  My friend asked if I could help.  Her Dad successfully used a Male Urinary Drainage System and was out of diapers for the remainder of his stay in rehab.  He began participating in the recovery process and she stated that his whole attitude was much improved.

Try a MUDS  for your spill proof urinal.  You are in control!

The MUDS is  male urinary system for a continent male to use in any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant male urinary leakage or spilling during or after use.

It provides a cost effective  alternative to a foley or a urinal that will promote the users medical treatment plan, provide more efficient time management for medical staff and home care givers, and promote self esteem.

      The Male Urinary Drainage system will allow a continent male to urinate lying flat on their back, sitting, lying on their side, or standing without significant back-flow during or after use.  It is configured for maneuvering the actual collection system into tight spaces created by  casts, braces, etc..  It is easily used by persons with neurological deficits such as Parkinson’s or motor control deficits such as tremors.

 Male urinals are  not user or caregiver friendly.

Male urinals are easily spilled, hold only 1000ml full (if you can fill it without spilling it), are placed on the floor or eating surface after use (yuck), make it difficult to maintain accurate measurement of output, are difficult to impossible for some men to use, require frequent linen changes and clean up if spilled, and increase the risk of falls from slipping in spilled urine.

The MUDS eliminates or reduces spills, holds 2500ml (enough for all day for most men), can be hung on a bed rail or chair with versatile holder, aids in the measurement of accurate output, easy to use unaided in virtually any position, decreases need for linen changes, and decreases the risk of falls.

The MUDS is a great alternative to any other portable urinary device

Alternatives to a catheter must be utilized before inserting a invasive Foley Catheter and promoting the risks associated.  For a continent male, the MUDS preserves many of  the desired features of a Foley Catheter without the unwanted and unnecessary risks of a foley catheter.

Decrease the risk of CAUTI.  Try a MUDS for your facility.  Visit us a mudsllc.com.

Finally, all of the desired features of a catheter without the catheter associated risk of infection or injury.  Every body’s goal is to avoid catheter associated urinary tract infections  or CAUTI.

Introducing a non-invasive alternative to a foley for a continent male,

The MUDS objective is to provide a male urinary system for a continent male to use in virtually any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant leakage or spilling during or after use.

Front-line alternative before inserting a Foley catheter in a continent male exclusively available from MUDS LLC.

Visit us at mudsllc.com for more information.

The MUDS is specifically designed to be utilized at each urination episode for a continent or bladder trained male with all the non-invasive features of a catheter.  It is not a condom catheter and is not suitable for incontinent males unless they are bladder trained to urinate on command.

A male does not have to be handicapped or have challenges to use the MUDS.  Other potential users are truck drivers, hunters, pilots, fisherman, campers.  A healthy female would not have any difficulty using the MUDS in discreet places, such as in a tent or a RV.

Try a MUDS today.  Visit us at mudsllc.com.

A MUDS is for any male who:

• Has difficulty with a traditional urinal
• Shaky hands or use of only one hand
• Urinary  urgency or frequency
• Generalized weakness
• Decreased vison
• A need for a non invasive alternative to a foley catheter

Try a MUDS  today!!!!!

Potential costs associated with risks related to catheter insertion

$       Antibiotic therapy, IV or PO, depending on severity of infection

$       Nursing and pharmacy time to prepare, administer, and evaluate effectiveness

$       Additional lab studies;  UA and UC, peaks and troughs with some antibiotics

$       Treatment of pain

$       Recovery may be further complicated by age

$       Could lead to sepsis

$       Common adverse effects of UTI’s are frequency and urgency which may lead to further injury such as falls

$       Any increase in patient treatment requires increased assess by physicians and nurse which includes additional documentation of the assessment

$       Increased hospital stay or outpatient treatment and follow-up

SOLUTION FOR A CONTINENT MALE—————————A MALE URINARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM!

Care giver strain.  At times we can all become overwhelmed with the weekly, daily, hourly care that is sometimes required.  For males, some of the sources of strain are frequently cleaning up spilled urine, changing linens and clothes related to spilling of urine, and dealing with the resulting odors.

Caregiver strain can effect our ability to safely and appropriately care for our loved ones.  Any measure that can relieve any of that strain is helpful.  I always say, “that’s one more thing off of my head”, and I am always relieved when I solve a problem that makes my workload easier.

If you are the caregiver or know of a caregiver of a continent male who has difficulty using a urinal or has been placed in diapers because he can’t use other male urinary device.  Give the MUDS a try for your spill proof urinal alternative.

Finally, all of the desired features of a catheter without the catheter associated risk of infection or injury.  Every body’s goal is to avoid catheter associated urinary tract infections or CAUTI.

Introducing a non-invasive alternative to a  catheter for a continent male,

The MUDS objective is to provide a male urinary system for a continent male to use in virtually any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant leakage or spilling during or after use.

Front-line alternative before inserting a Foley catheter in a continent male exclusively available from MUDS LLC

One of the many reasons to avoid inserting a foley catheter in a continent male is the risk of trauma.  Insertion of a foley catheter is painful and has the associated risk of causing injury to the urethra or prostate.

There is a high probability of bleeding when the catheter is traumatically removed with the bulb intact.  For example:  If the patient is getting out of bed, ambulating, or misjudges the length of the tubing when hurriedly getting out of bed to go to the bathroom for a bowel movement the catheter could accidentally be tugged and traumatically pulled out.

When injury occurs, treatment may include:  reinsertion of the foley, bladder irrigation, blood transfusion, or a increased hospital stay with increased acuity of care.  Traumatic injuries related to urethral catheters  can lead to shock and potential long term consequences as a result of the injury.

Try other alternatives to a catheter in continent males before inserting a foley catheter.

Try a MUDS as a great alternative.

A sheath urinal

MUDS GUY

is designed to be worn continuously and has its place for incontinent males.  However they are uncomfortable, the tubing frequently kinks limiting drainage into the drainage bag , and they require that the male have enough length to apply it.   They have their place for incontinent males to help decrease the need for other incontinent supplies such as diapers.

A MUDS is designed to be used intermittently at each urination episode, it does not support being worn continuously and requires continence (knowing when you need to urinate) or at least the ability to be bladder trained to urinate on command to avoid accidents.

Try a MUDS as your sheath urinal alternative.

Males with urine trouble, such as inability to use  a male urinal due to the use of only one hand or restrictions in movement due to spinal injuries, can be more independent in urination with the use of the MUDS.  Here are some helpful hints to promote efficient use of the MUDS.

LYING FLAT ON YOUR BACK:   (Remember it is a gravity system) Slightly bend knee and place tubing under leg of choice. Place over penis with textured side up. Apply gentle pressure to groin area and press unit down gently into the scrotum. This will provide the appropriate angle for gravity drainage. The soft edge will not scratch or irritate. Do not leave tubing under leg for extended periods. It could cause pressure sores.

The MUDS has three primary features that work together to prevent spilling of urine and make it a spill proof urinal.

The primary feature is that urine does not stay in the MUDS receptacle. It drains in the container that holds up to 2500ml of urine.

The second feature is the design of the receptacle itself in that it is a chamber within a chamber. It works similar to a liquid laundry detergent cap by preventing the urine from flowing back out of the container once the urine is in it.

The third feature is the “drip lip” which prevents dribbles of urine from spilling back on to the male during or after use.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs or as an alternative to a condom catheter for a continent male who cannot use a standard urinal.

Video Demonstration

Choose the appropriate place to attach the holder.  Consider whether the user is left or right handed, which side would be most appropriate for safety, or give the most privacy.

 The holder has a 90 degree angle that seats over the bed rail.  Wrap the Velcro strap around the holder at the middle and around the bed rail, insert the end of the strap thru the buckle, pull the strap in the direction as if you were tightening a belt to insert the prong, (adjust the strap and the holder to provide the tightest and most secure hold) the strap should be velcroed in the opposite direction that it was inserted for the best hold.  See video demonstration.

There are also small holes on either side of the holder.  2 small screws could be inserted to secure to a bedside table or even the bedrail if you want a more permanent solution.   Video demonstration available at  http://youtu.be/m43jRUZhlo8.

Visit [email protected] for more information about this alternative to a male urinal.

Finally, all of the desired features of a catheter without the catheter associated risk of infection or injury.

Increased independence for geriatric, bed/chair bound males
Safety intervention
Infection control intervention
Assist in compliance with OSHA/JCAHO regulations
Promotes cost effective use of nursing, housekeeping, laundry services, and supplies
Assists in decreasing the incidence of workman’s compensation claims

Try a MUDS today.

• *Decrease need for invasive foley catheter
• * Reduce or Eliminate spilling of urine
•  * Avoid pain *
•  *Increase cleanliness and hygiene
• * Easy to use
•  * Decrease the risk of infection
• Accurate output
• Increase mobility
• Help improve self esteem

•   No license required to use *

Try a MUDS today.  Visit us at mudsllc.com

A MUDS is for any male who:

• Has difficulty with a traditional urinal
• Shaky hands or use of only one hand
• Urinary urgency or frequency
• Generalized weakness
• Decreased vison
• A need for a non invasive alternative to a foley catheter

Try a MUDS today!!!!!

The MUDS is specifically designed to be utilized at each urination episode for a continent or bladder trained male with all the non-invasive features of a catheter.  It is not a condom catheter and is not suitable for incontinent males unless they are bladder trained to urinate on command.

A male does not have to be handicapped or have challenges to use the MUDS.  Other potential users are truck drivers, hunters, pilots, fisherman, campers.  A healthy female would not have any difficulty using the MUDS in discreet places, such as in a tent or a RV.

Try a MUDS today.  Visit us at mudsllc.com.

My daughter recently bought a pontoon boat.   She has 2 young boys that have to go when they need to go.  I have never been one for promoting urination in the lake.  Yea, I know the fish do, and other people do, and animals do.  But, it is just not the right thing to teach your children.

So, the pontoon boat happens to have a pop up changing room, and we  found that the MUDS was the perfect solution for male and female urination while out in the boat.

Give the MUDS a try for your male urination needs.

Being wheelchair bound doesn’t mean that you are incontinent.  It may mean, simply, that you are unable to stand for any significant period of time in order to urinate into the toilet.

For wheel chair  bound males, it is great to carry on wheelchair and can be used without the container as a means of urinating directly into the toilet from the wheelchair.

To do this, simply disconnect the container from the tubing. Place the tubing and the device into a bag and hang on the whelchair. When urinating into the MUDS, direct the tubing just over the toilet, place the device over the penis and allow the urine to drain directly into the toilet instead of into the container.

With a MUDS you have increased independence in public or at home for your 

You are in control!

male urination needs.

Anyone who is placed in a diaper experiences feelings of frustration and depression due to the loss of what is sometimes their last bit of dignity.

My friends’ Dad had surgery on both of his knees.  He was unable to get out of bed by himself because everyone was afraid he would fall.  Frequently, it was just too much trouble, and time consuming, to get him out of bed just to urinate.  He received therapy with a machine that bent his knees and then straightened them kind of like riding a bicycle.  The therapy would last for several hours.  After a few attempts at using a urinal, with the only success being that the urine spilled back onto him, the nursing staff placed him in diapers.

You are in control!

He was so embarrassed and frustrated.  One of the last shreds of dignity for an aging man, and even that was taken away from him.  He participated poorly in all of his care and lost the will to get better.  My friend asked if I could help.  Her Dad successfully used a Male Urinary Drainage System and was out of diapers for the remainder of his stay in rehab.  He began participating in the recovery process and she stated that his whole attitude was much improved.

Try a MUDS.    You are in control!

1) It can provide a  male urinary system for a continent male to use in any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant male urinary leakage or spilling during or after use.

2) To provide a cost effective alternative to a foley catheter or a urinal that will promote the users medical treatment plan, provide more efficient time management for medical staff and home care givers, and promote self esteem.

      The Male Urinary Drainage system will allow a continent male to urinate lying flat on their back, sitting, lying on their side, or standing without significant back-flow during or after use.  It is configured for maneuvering the actual collection system into tight spaces created by  casts, braces, etc..  It is easily used by persons with neurological deficits such as Parkinson’s or motor control deficits such as tremors. 

Male urinals are  not user or caregiver friendly. They require that a male be continent as does the MUDS.  But, that is where the difference ends.

Male urinals are easily spilled, hold only 1000ml full (if you can fill it without spilling it), are placed on the floor or eating surface after use (yuck), make it difficult to maintain accurate measurement of output, are difficult to impossible for some men to use, require frequent linen changes and clean up if spilled, and increase the risk of falls from slipping in spilled urine.

The MUDS eliminates or reduces spills, holds 2500ml (enough for all day for most men), can be hung on a bed rail or chair with versatile holder, aids in the measurement of accurate output, easy to use unaided in virtually any position, decreases need for linen changes, and decreases the risk of falls.

The MUDS is a great alternative to any other portable urinary device

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A sheath urinal is designed to be worn continuously and has its place for incontinent males.  But, they are uncomfortable, the tubing frequently kinks limiting drainage into the drainage bag , and they require that the male have enough length to apply it.   They have their place for incontinent males to help decrease the need for other incontinent supplies such as diapers.

A MUDS is designed to be used intermittently at each urination episode, it does not support being worn continuously and requires continence (knowing when you need to urinate) or at least the ability to be bladder trained to urinate on command to avoid accidents.

Try a MUDS today.

An Alternative to a catheter must be utilized before inserting a invasive Foley Catheter and promoting the risks associated.  For a continent male, the MUDS preserves many of  the desired features of a Foley Catheter without the unwanted and unnecessary risks of a foley catheter.

The Male Urinary Drainage System is the solution to common difficulties encountered with standard urine collection devices.

It may be used in virtually any position as long as the tubing and main device are in position to drain by gravity.

Place the MUDS unit over the penis. The orientation textured surface is to be up. Gently press against groin area forming a light seal. Urinate into device. When finished urinating, raise device to straighten tubing and allow all urine to drain into the container. Replace the MUDS device into the holder and apply the lid.

The SECRET to the MUDS working at it’s best is in the setup. The container needs to be placed to allow for the most direct route of drainage from where the device will be used, limiting loops or sags in the tubing.

How can we prevent catheter associated urinary tract infections  or CAUTI?

Finally, all of the desired features of a catheter without the catheter associated risk of infection or injury.  MUDS,  a non-invasive alternative  to a catheter for a continent male,

The MUDS objective is to provide a male urinary system for a continent male to use in virtually any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant leakage or spilling during or after use.

Try this front-line alternative before inserting a Foley catheter in a continent male.  Exclusively available from MUDS LLC.

How can the MUDS be a cost effective solution for your facility?

• Decreased  nosocomial infections
• Decreased incidence of injuries
• Decreased skin breakdown
• Decreased nursing, housekeeping, and laundering time
• Decreased use of supplies
• Promotes accurate measurement
• Increases patient self-esteem resulting in increased patient satisfaction
• Promotes patient ability to urinate independently
• It is a opportunity to make an incontinent male continent

Try the MUDS as your facilities catheter alternative for a continent

The Male Urinary Drainage system will allow a continent male to urinate lying flat on their back, sitting, lying on their side, or standing without significant back-flow during or after use.  It is designed to be easily maneuvered into tight spaces created by  casts, braces, etc..  It is easily used by persons with tremors, weakness, visual deficits, or use of only one arm.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal alternative

This is just a hint of the males out there who need the MUDS as an alternative to a male urinal to help keep them from falling, promote sanitation, aide in preventing unnecessary catheterizations, and the reason I invented the MUDS in the first place, to promote their self-esteem and preserve their dignity.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal

“I recommend the Urinal device to any one who has to go frequently. This device is great during traffic, long road trips and for little boys who can’t hold it. Peeople in the hospital, wheel chairs, and anyone who is handicap. This container keeps the urine sealed tight until you properly can dispose of it. This device has a flexible hose to dispose of the urine easy and mess free. Compared to the urinal cup this device is easy, flexible and convenient to use.”

Willie W.

Learn more about the MUDS, a great alternative to a spill proof urinal, at mudsllc.com.

My father had bilateral knee surgery.  He had several complications and set backs and had an extended stay in the hospital. Because of both knees being operated on at the same time, he had a very difficult time using a urinal. It was hard for him to sit-up, turn from side to side or even bend his knees to accommodate a urinal without spilling it in the bed. To position the urinal was also difficult due to the continuous positive motion machines placed on his legs for range of motion. My Dad was embarrassed and discouraged due to this problem. A foley catheter was not an option at this point in his care and I felt so bad for my Dad. I approached Jacque for help, and she devised the external urinary device from simple materials and it was a miracle. My father was able to use this device without once spilling the urine in the ed and the design was so user friendly that he could actually place the device himself, even laying flat on his back. From that point on, my father had almost an immediate change in attitude and his progress improved. He felt in control agian, no longer helpless. I am so thankful to Jacque and her invention for giving my father his dignity back. I know other male patients would greatly benefit from the external urinary device.”

Sincerely, Suzanne D.

You can learn more about the MUDS, a great alternative to a urinal at mudsllc.com

The Traditional urinal.  Not much to it, right?  You just urinate into it and then, what?  Well, let’s see, most men set it on the bedside table or the floor.

If you set it on the bedside table, do you have your glass of water setting by it?  Do you set your snacks or maybe even your teeth or toothbrush on the same table?  When you use a urinal, urine and bodily excrement from the groin area is transferred to the outside of the urinal.  Then you set it on your table?  Where you put your food and drink?  Yuk.  But, what else are you supposed to do?

If you set the urinal on the floor, how many times has it been kicked over or spilled accidentally?

I have the solution for you.  A MUDS unit has a holder that can be attached to a bedrail, chairrail, or even to a bedside nightstand that you do not set your food or drink on.

If you are using a traditional urinal or other urine collection device, try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal

Tremors are uncontrollable shaking of the hands.  They can be mild to severe and limiting to varying degrees based on their intensity.

A man who has tremors may not have difficulty placing the urinal and the tremors are usually controlled once the arm is stabilized against the body.  The problem is when they move the urinal away from the body and attempt to set the urinal on a bedside table or hang it on the bed railing  (or attempt to use the urinal with urine already in it).

The tremors cause the urine to spill frequently.

The MUDS solves this problem because the urine doesn’t stay in the receptacle, it drains into the container making it a spill proof urinal.

Try a MUDS for your alternative to a male urinal

One of the many reasons to avoid inserting a foley in a continent male is the risk of trauma.  Insertion of a foley catheter is painful and has the associated risk of causing injury to the urethra or prostate.

There is a high probability of bleeding when the catheter is traumatically removed with the bulb intact.  For example:  If the patient is getting out of bed, ambulating, or misjudges the length of the tubing when hurriedly getting out of bed to go to the bathroom for a bowel movement the catheter could accidentally be tugged and traumatically pulled out.

When injury occurs, treatment may include:  reinsertion of the foley, bladder irrigation, blood transfusion, or a increased hospital stay with increased acuity of care.  Traumatic injuries related to urethral catheters  can lead to shock and potential long term consequences as a result of the injury.

Try other alternative to a catheter

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in continent males before inserting a foley catheter.  Try a MUDS.

Male urination problems are embarrassing and cause decreased activity and participation in living.   If you are taking a  “water pill” , you don’t have to avoid traveling or skip your medication because you will be in the car for an extended period.

There are not always restrooms available and sometimes, by the

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time you get to one, you are in dire straights.  Or, you get stuck in traffic and can’t get to a restroom.  A bottle should be the last resort.  And who wants to wear a diaper or condom catheter.

Try taking a MUDS (Male Urinary Drainage System) along.  It is convenient to utilize in the car and can be emptied at your convenience.

A male condom catheter is generally used for incontinent males.  There are other alternatives to a condom catheter for continent

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males.

Condom catheters are uncomfortable, are difficult to keep in place, and frequently leak.

The Male Urinary Drainage System is a great alternative to a condom catheter or a urinal for a continent male.  Try one today for your spill proof male urinal alterative.

Hey Guys, don’t let frequency or urgency keep you from enjoying traveling.

There are a lot of men who limit a car ride because of frequent

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urination  or urgency.  Whether it is because of physiologic reasons or because you take water pills, you don’t have to stay home (or skip your medication) because you can’t get to the bathroom in time.  And you don’t have to wear a diaper if you are continent to travel.

The Male Urinary Drainage System is designed just for you.  Don’t worry about not being able to get to the rest stop on time or making so many stops that you feel like you will never get where you are going.  Try it.  You are in control

The Male Urinary Drainage System , or MUDS has the patented feature that I call a “drip lip”.  It helps prevent urine from spilling back onto the male during or after urination into the unit.

Many males, particularly older males, have male urinary problems that cause slow urine flow, intermittent stream of urine, or dribbling at the end of the urination episode.  This makes it very difficult to use many of the common urinary devices available without urine spilling back onto the male.

The MUDS “drip lip”  is designed to facilitate ease of use for men with these problems.  The unit is seated against the pubic area forming a light seal.  When dribbles or intermittent streams of urine occur, the drip lip prevents the urine from dribbling or even flowing back onto the male.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS includes a holder for the main receptacle to be placed when the unit is not in use.

The holder can be strapped with the included velcro to a bedrail or chairrail.  For home use, there are small holes in the holder that could be utilized to use small screws to attach the holder more permanently to a end table or bedside table.

For those of us who have loved ones with decreased ability to perform their activities of daily living such as male urinary problems or difficulty using a male urinal, we are more than willing to set up our household to promote their independence and ease of care.

When my son broke his leg, my husband went into the attic and put a large eye hook thru the rafter in the ceiling so that we could safely attach a rope with a handle.  He was able to transfer himself from the bed to a chair.

Try a MUDS for your alternative to a male urinal.

Limited vision can hinder the use of a male urinal.  The MUDS can help solve that problem.

During the design process, the inventor took into consideration numerous handicapps.  Decreased or limited vision makes it difficult to use a urinal.  Placement of the urinal can be managed, but,  the problem occurs with the attempt to place the urinal with urine in it onto a surface after use.  It causes frequent spills.

The Male Urinary Drainage System, or MUDS, has two features that solves this problem.  One, the urine doesn’t stay in the urinating device, it drains into a container which will hold 2500ml.  This solves the spilling problem when attempting to place the urinal on a surface after use.  Two, the MUDS device has orientation ridges which allow the user to place the device appropriately.

This is one of the many features that makes the MUDS truly a spill proof urinal

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for males with visual defecits.

Who needs an alternative to the old bedside urinal?

The MUDS was designed specifically to promote hygiene, self esteem and ease care giver strain.

The urine drains into a container that will hold 2500ml and has accurate markings on the container for measurement if needed.  A lot of men have difficulty using a standard urinal.  One of the major causes is spilling urine when placing on a surface until emptied, or trying to use the urinal with urine already in it because there was no one to empty it timely enough.

The MUDS solves this problem by promoting immediate drainage of urine into the container.  It can be used multiple times before it needs to be emptied, and if needed promote accurate measurement of urine.

You can learn more about this spill proof urinal

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at mudsllc.com

The MUDS has three primary features that work together to prevent spilling of urine and make it the ultimate spill proof urinal.

The primary feature is that urine does not stay in the MUDS receptacle.  It drains in the container that holds up to 2500ml of urine.

The second feature is the design of the receptacle itself in that it is a chamber within a chamber.  It works similar to a liquid laundry detergent cap by preventing the urine from flowing back out of the container once the urine is in it.

The third feature is the “drip lip” which prevents dribbles of urine from spilling back on to the male during or after use.

If you need a spill proof alternative to a male urinal, try a MUDS

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS has many benefits.  Any time you can make a male more independent, especially with bodily functions, it promotes self esteem.   

The MUDS serves as an effective Safety intervention,  Infection control intervention, Assists in compliance with OSHA/JCAHO regulations, Promotes cost effective use of nursing, housekeeping, laundry services, and supplies.  It can also assist in decreasing the incidence of workman’s compensation claims.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs.

Routine cleaning of the MUDS will prevent bacteria and mold growth and extend the usage of the unit.

Emptying the MUDS:  Unscrew the tubing from the drainage container and place the cap on the container.  Measure the urine using the markings on the side.   Remove the cap and pour the urine into the toilet carefully to avoid splashing.  Reconnect the drainage container to the tubing at the bed or chair side and place the container in the desired location.

The container will hold at least 2500ml in the upright position.  It is recommended that at least once every 24 hours the unit be rinsed out with water or a 50/50 vinegar solution to prevent crystals from building up in the tubing or unit and for odor control.  The container should be emptied at least every 12 hours and as needed.  Do not let the urine fill above the 3000 ml mark or it will inhibit the urine drainage into the container and make emptying the container difficult.

Any male urinal requires routine cleaning to preserve sanitation and maintain the expected life of the unit.  Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal.

The Male Urinary Drainage System,or MUDS has the patented feature of a “drip lip”.  It’s purpose is to prevent urine from spilling back onto the male during or after urination into the unit.

Many males, particularly older males, have male urinary problems that cause slow urine flow, intermittent stream of urine, or dribbling at the end of the urination episode.  This makes it very difficult to use many of the common urinary devices available without urine spilling back onto the male.

The MUDS “drip lip”  is designed to facilitate ease of use for men with these problems.  The unit is seated against the pubic area forming a light seal.  When dribbles or intermittent streams of urine occur, the drip lip prevents the urine from dribbling or even flowing back onto the male.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs.

The key to optimizing a MUDS is in the setup.  Males with tremors or just plain diffuculty using a male urinal will benefit from the MUDS.

Choose the appropriate place to attach the holder. Consider whether the user is left or right handed, which side would be most appropriate for safety, or give the most privacy. The holder seats over the bedrail. Wrap the Velcro strap around the holder. Select the appropriate length of tubing. In general, if the user is going to be lying in the bed, he will need the 3 ft. section. If he will be sitting on the side of the bed or sitting in a chair, the 2 ft section will probably be more appropriate. Remember that it is a gravity system and select the length of tubing that will provide the most direct drainage to the container ffor best results. The containers’ position can be adjusted also to promote drainage. Position for the most direct drainage without loops if possible. Remember to keep the tubing and the container out of the walk path to prevent tripping.      Connect one end of the selected tubing to the MUDS device and one end to the container. Place the device in the holder and the system is ready for use. 

The objectives of the Male Urinary Drainage System are:

1)  provide a male urinary system for a continent male to use in any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant male urinary leakage or spilling during or after use.

2)  provide a cost effective alternative to a foley catheter or a urinal that will promote the users medical treatment plan, provide more efficient time management for medical staff and home care givers, and promote self esteem.

      The Male Urinary Drainage system will allow a continent male to urinate lying flat on their back, sitting, lying on their side, or standing without significant back-flow during or after use.  It is configured for maneuvering the actual collection system into tight spaces created by  casts, braces, etc..  It is easily used by persons with neurological deficits such as parkinsons or motor control deficits such as tremors. 

Try  a MUDS

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today

Can you imagine how frustrating and depressing it must be to have a diaper put on you even though you know when you need to urinate?  All because of a temporary inability to use a male urinal without pouring it back onto yourself and making a big mess.

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My friends’ Dad had surgery on both of his knees.  He was unable to get out of bed by himself because everyone was afraid he would fall.  Frequently, it was just too much trouble, and time consuming, to get him out of bed just to urinate.  He received therapy with a machine that bent his knees and then straightened them, kind of like riding a bicycle.  The therapy would last for several hours.  After a few attempts at using a urinal, with the only success being that the urine spilled back onto him, the nursing staff placed him in diapers.

He was so embarrassed and frustrated.  One of the last shreds of dignity for an aging man, and even that was taken away from him.  He participated poorly in all of his care and lost the will to get better.  My friend asked if I could help.  Her Dad successfully used a Male Urinary Drainage System and was out of diapers for the remainder of his stay in rehab.  He began participating in the recovery process and she stated that his whole attitude was much improved.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal.  You are in control!

A male urinal  is not user or caregiver friendly.  It requires the male to be continent as does the MUDS.  However, that is where the difference ends.

A urinal is easily spilled, holds only 1000ml full (if you can fill it without spilling it), is placed on the floor or eating surface after use (yuck), is difficult to maintain accurate measurement of output, is difficult to impossible to use for some men, requires frequent linen changes and clean up if spilled, and increase the risk of falls from slipping in spilled urine.

The MUDS eliminates or reduces spills, holds 2500ml (enough for all day for most men), can be hung on a bed rail or chair with versatile holder, aids in the measurement of accurate output, easy to use unaided in virtually any position, decreases need for linen changes, and decreases the risk of falls.

The MUDS is a great alternative to any other  spill proof urinal or portable urinary device.

The objectives of the Male Urinary Drainage System are:

1) To provide a male urinary system for a continent male to use in any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significant male urinary leakage or spilling during or after use.

2) To provide a cost effective alternative to a Foley catheter or a urinal that will promote the users medical treatment plan, provide more efficient time management for medical staff and home care givers, and promote self esteem.

      The MUDS will allow a continent male to urinate lying flat on their back, sitting, lying on their side, or standing without significant back-flow during or after use.  It is configured for maneuvering the actual collection system into tight spaces created by  casts, braces, etc..  It is easily used by persons with neurological deficits such as Parkinson’s or motor control deficits such as tremors. 

Give it a try.

Male Urinals have not been very friendly to their users in the past.  O.K., they are cheap and as long as you don’t have a handicap or disability they work moderately well for most healthy males.

But what about those of you who have difficulty using a urinal.  Maybe your hands shake and you spill the urine out of the urinal just trying to set it down.  Or what about when you need to use it again and there is already urine in it?  Not an easy task for someone with decreased dexterity or shaking hands.

A spill proof urinal generally doesn’t mean that you literally cannot spill the urine, just that if used appropriately, it is a deterrent to spilling urine.

Help has arrived.  Try the Male Urinary Drainage System, or MUDS.  It is a conduit which directs the urine into a container that cannot be spilled.  Check it out!!

Excessive urination, frequency, and urgency, are descriptive symptoms of a dysfunction in our urinary habits.

The term Excessive urination refers to urinating an abnormally large amount of urine over a given period of time.    The average amount of daily urine for an adult is 1.5 liters or just over 1 and 1/2 quarts.  Excessive urination is considered over 2.5 liters per day or just over 2 and 1/2 quarts.

Frequent urination refers to how often your body requires you to empty your bladder.   On average we empty our bladders about ever 5 hours give or take an hour.

   Urgency is when you have the overwhelming urge to urinate regardless of whether or not your bladder needs to be emptied.  It is overwhelming and often anxiety producing due to the sudden onset of the urge to urinate.

If you have any of these symptoms, there is usually an underlying cause that can be treated.  See your physician and discuss your symptoms.

Try a MUDS as an alternative to a male urinal.

There are many reasons that caregivers might place a continent male in a diaper.  Usually, it is because they can not use a male urinal without spilling it.

When we put a diaper on a man or boy, it can lead to depression, decreased self esteem, and decreased participation in their care and activities of daily living, just to name a few.  It is embarrassing and humiliating whether young or old and in older men progressively leads to lack of interest in their hygiene and appearance.

A diaper should be used only for men who are incontinent (unable to control their urine flow), not for convenience or hygiene.  Diapers cause diaper rashes, and can lead to ulcers or sores as a result of the constant moisture exposed to the skin.  They require that a caregiver thoroughly clean the entire area covered by the diaper in order to remove any urine from the skin to prevent rashes, sores, and odors.  This is very time consuming and labor intensive.

If you are at the end of your rope and need an alternative to a urinal, try a MUDS or Male Urinary Drainage System before you place your loved one in a diaper.  It is a spill proof urinal that has been designed for men with handicaps or difficulty using a urinal.

All right, tell the truth.  How many of you have skipped taking your “water pill” because you were going to be riding in the car for even a short distance and you didn’t want to have to worry about finding a place to urinate. A male urinal  spills easily and is sometimes difficult to use which makes men inclined to either skip their pill, or stay at home.

When you skip your “water pill” you place yourself at risk to retain excess fluid which can lead to difficulty breathing and makes your heart have to work overtime to keep up.  For you guys, there is no excuse not to take your “water pill” even if you are traveling.  Try a Male Urinary Drainage System.  Great for traveling and you won’t have to worry about getting stuck in traffic or not being able to find a place to urinate.  And you certainly don’t have to stay at home.

You are in control.  Try a MUDS!

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS was specifically designed as an alternative to the old bedside urinal to promote hygiene, self esteem and ease care giver strain.

The urine drains into a container that will hold 2500ml and has accurate markings on the container for measurement if needed.  A lot of men have difficulty using a standard urinal.  One of the major causes is spilling urine when placing on a surface until emptied, or trying to use the urinal with urine already in it because there was no one to empty it timely enough.

The MUDS solves this problem by promoting immediate drainage of urine into the container.  It can be used multiple times before it needs to be emptied, and if needed promote accurate measurement of urine.

You can learn more about MUDS at mudsllc.com

Introducing the Male Urinary Drainage system.  A new alternative to a urinal.

• Do you avoid travel due to urgency or frequency?
• Afraid of falling rushing to the bathroom to urinate?
• Use of only one hand?
• Are you Tired of spilled urinals?
• Do you have difficulty using a standard urinal?

For any continent male.

The MUDS is designed to be used intermittently at each urination episode just like the traditional urinal.  The difference is that the MUDS unit seats against the pubic area and drains directly into the container that can hold up to 2500ml.  No more spilled urinals.  No more nasty urinals sitting on your bedside table.  No more spilling due to attempting to use with urine already in it.  No more spilling on your floor or bed.

The actual receptacle for urinating into is very small in comparison to a urinal. It is a chamber within a chamber providing a backflow deterrent. The device is designed to seat against the pubic area, rather than just holding it in front of the pubic area to urinate.

The receiving unit is attached to flexible tubing and drains into a container that can be hung on the bed frame, wheelchair, chair, or can be set in the floor without spilling. The clear container (12″x8″x3″) holds up to 2500ml and has markings for measurement.

A holder is included which is designed to attach to the rail of the bed or the edge of a bedside table and includes a lid for covering the device when not in use. The holder provides a sanitary place to secure the MUDS device when not in use, keeping it off of bedside tables, where food and drink are kept.

There are orientation ridges to assist persons with decreased vision. It can be used in virtually any position and requires the use of only one hand. The orientation ridge facilitates use by males who cannot see their groin area whether related to visual deficits or obesity.

During testing, males who were continent, but unable to use a urinal or other product currently available, used the MUDS with great success and with little instruction required. Their attitudes and participation in their activites of daily living were improved when they could urinate independently.

Try a MUDS today.

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS has the patented feature of a “drip lip”.  It’s purpose is to prevent urine from spilling back onto the male during or after urination into the unit.

Many males, particularly older males, have male urinary problems that cause slow urine flow, intermittent stream of urine, or dribbling at the end of the urination episode.  This makes it very difficult to use many of the common urinary devices available without urine spilling back onto the male.

The MUDS “drip lip”  is designed to facilitate ease of use for men with these problems.  The unit is seated against the pubic area forming a light seal.  When dribbles or intermittent streams of urine occur, the drip lip prevents the urine from dribbling or even flowing back onto the male.

Try a MUDS today.

What makes the MUDS or Male Urinary Drainage System the perfect urinal for a male with limited vision?

During the design process, the inventor took into consideration numerous handicaps.  Decreased or limited vision makes it difficult to use a urinal.  Placement or the urinal can be managed, but,  the problem occurs with the attempt to place the urinal with urine in it onto a surface after use.  It causes frequent spills.

The Male Urinary Drainage System, or MUDS, has two features that solves this problem.  One, the urine doesn’t stay in the urinating device, it drains into a container which will hold 2500ml.  This solves the spilling problem when attempting to place the urinal on a surface after use.  Two, the MUDS device has orientation ridges which allow the user to place the device appropriately.

This is one of the many features that makes the MUDS truly a spill proof urinal for males with visual defecits.

Try a MUDS today.

Persons who have a loved one that they care for continuously often experience what is called caregiver strain.  At times we can all become overwhelmed with the weekly, daily, hourly care that is sometimes required.  For males, some of the sources of strain are frequently cleaning up spilled urine, changing linens and clothes related to spilling of urine, and dealing with the resulting odors.

Caregiver strain can effect our ability to safely and appropriately care for our loved ones.  Any measure that can relieve any of that strain is helfpul.  I always say, “thats one more thing off of my head”, and I am always relieved when I solve a problem that makes my workload easier.

If you are the caregiver or know of a caregiver of a continent male who has difficulty using a urinal or has been placed in diapers because he can’t use other male urinary devices without spilling, give the MUDS

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a try.

Over 40% of all nosocomial infections are caused by Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections ,  (CAUTI)

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TREATMENT:

$       Antibiotic therapy, IV or PO, depending on severity of infection

$       Nursing and pharmacy time to prepare, administer, and evaluate effectiveness

$       Additional lab studies;  UA and UC, peaks and troughs with some antibiotics

$       Treatment of pain

$       Recovery may be further complicated by age

$       Could lead to sepsis

$       Common adverse effects of UTI’s are frequency and urgency which may lead to further injury such as falls

$       Any increase in patient treatment requires increased assess by physicians and nurse which includes additional documentation of the assessment

$       Increased hospital stay or outpatient treatment and follow-up

Try a MUDS as your facilities alternative to a catheter for a continent male.

[i] 1.  Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections Feb. 1981. http//www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/gl_catheter_assoc.html

The key to optimizing a MUDS is in the setup.  Males with male urinary problems such tremors or just plain diffuculty using a urinal will benefit from the MUDS.

   Choose the appropriate place to attach the holder. Consider whether the user is left or right handed, which side would be most appropriate for safety, or give the most privacy. The holder seats over the bedrail. Wrap the Velcro strap around the holder. Select the appropriate length of tubing. In general, if the user is going to be lying in the bed, he will need the 3 ft. section. If he will be sitting on the side of the bed or sitting in a chair, the 2 ft section will probably be more appropriate. Remember that it is a gravity system and select the length of tubing that will provide the most direct drainage to the container ffor best results. The containers’ position can be adjusted also to promote drainage. Position for the most direct drainage without loops if possible. Remember to eep the tubing and the container out of the walk path to prevent tripping.      Connect one end of the selected tubing to the MUDS device and one end to the container. Place the device in the holder and the system is ready for use.

MUDS GOALS:

• Decreased need for invasive catheters
• Reduce or Eliminate spilling of urine
• Avoid pain
• Increase cleanliness and hygiene
• Easy to use
• Decrease the risk of infection
• Accurate Output
• Increase Mobility
• Help improve personal self esteem

NO LICENSE REQUIRED TO USE

A male does not have to be handicapped or have challenges to use the MUDS. Other potential users are truck drivers, hunters, pilots, fisherman, campers. A healthy female would not have any difficulty using the MUDS in discreet places, such as in a tent or a RV.

• Assist in Compliance with JCAHO
• Decreased  nosocomial infections
• Decreased incidence of injuries
• Decreased skin breakdown
• Decreased nursing, housekeeping, and laundering time
• Decreased use of supplies
• Promotes accurate measurement
• Increases patient self-esteem resulting in increased patient satisfaction
• Promotes patient ability to urinate independently
• It is a opportunity to make an incontinent male continent

Try the MUDS as your facilities catheter alternative for a continent male.

Tremors are uncontrollable shaking of the hands.  They can be mild to severe and limiting to varying degrees based on their intensity.

A man who has tremors may not have difficulty placing the urinal and the tremors are usually controlled once the arm is stabilized against the body.  The problem is when they move the urinal away from the body and attempt to set the urinal on a bedside table or hang it on the bed railing  (or attempt to use the urinal with urine already in it).

The tremors cause the urine to spill frequently.

The MUDS solves this problem because the urine doesn’t stay in the receptacle, it drains into the container making it a spill proof urinal.

Try a MUDS for your alternative to a male urinal.

The Traditional male urinal.  Not much to it, right?  You just urinate into it and then, what?  Well, let’s see, most men set it on the bedside table or the floor.

If you set it on the bedside table, do you have your glass of water setting by it?  Do you set your snacks or maybe even your teeth or toothbrush on the same table?  When you use a urinal, urine and bodily excrement from the groin area is transferred to the outside of the urinal.  Then you set it on your table?  Where you put your food and drink?  Yuk.  But, what else are you supposed to do?

If you set the urinal on the floor, how many times has it been kicked over or spilled accidentally?

I have the solution for you.  A MUDS unit has a holder that can be attached to a bedrail, chairrail, or even to a bedside nightstand that you do not set your food or drink on.

If you are using a traditional urinal or other urine collection devices, try a MUDS

Who needs a condom catheter?

Condom catheters 1) frequently cause irritating rashes and excoriation if the male is allergic to latex or even the adhesive 2) generally leak 3)  further degrade the person using them  4)  rarely stay in place.

Why would anyone want to wear one?  So what is the alternative?

Try a MUDS if you are continent and contemplating a condom catheter because you can’t use a urinal.

MUDS GUY

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The key to optimizing a MUDS is in the setup.  Males with male urinary problems such tremors or just plain diffuculty using a urinal will benefit from the MUDS.   

Choose the appropriate place to attach the holder. Consider whether the user is left or right handed, which side would be most appropriate for safety, or give the most privacy. The holder seats over the bedrail. Wrap the Velcro strap around the holder. Select the appropriate length of tubing. In general, if the user is going to be lying in the bed, he will need the 3 ft. section. If he will be sitting on the side of the bed or sitting in a chair, the 2 ft section will probably be more appropriate. Remember that it is a gravity system and select the length of tubing that will provide the most direct drainage to the container ffor best results. The containers’ position can be adjusted also to promote drainage. Position for the most direct drainage without loops if possible. Remember to eep the tubing and the container out of the walk path to prevent tripping.
Connect one end of the selected tubing to the MUDS device and one end to the container. Place the device in the holder and the system is ready for use.

Visit mudsllc.com to learn more about the MUDS.

Tremors are uncontrollable shaking of the hands.  They can be mild to severe and limiting to varying degrees based on their intensity.

A man who has tremors may not have difficulty placing the urinal, and the tremors are usually controlled once the arm is stabilized against the body.  The problem is when they move the urinal away from the body and attempt to set the urinal on a bedside table or hang it on the bed railing  (or attempt to use the urinal with urine already in it). 

The tremors cause the urine to spill frequently.

The MUDS solves this problem because the urine doesn’t stay in the receptacle, it drains into the container making it a spill proof urinal.

Please visit our site to learn more at mudsllc.com

What makes the MUDS or Male Urinary Drainage System the perfect urinal for a male with limited vision? 

During the design process, the inventor took into consideration numerous handicaps.  Decreased or limited vision makes it difficult to use a urinal.  Placement of the urinal can be managed, but, the problem occurs with the attempt to place the urinal with urine in it onto a surface after use.  It causes frequent spills. 

The Male Urinary Drainage System, or MUDS, has two features that solve this problem.  One, the urine doesn’t stay in the urinating device, it drains into a container which will hold 2500ml.  This solves the spilling problem when attempting to place the urinal on a surface after use.  Two, the MUDS device has orientation ridges which allow the user to place the device appropriately.

This is one of the many features that makes the MUDS truly a spill proof urinal for males with visual deficits.

Please visitmudsllc.com to learn more about this spill proof urinal.

A sheath urinal is designed to be worn continuously and has its place for incontinent males.  However they are uncomfortable, the tubing frequently kinks limiting drainage into the drainage bag , and they require that the male have enough length to apply it.   They have their place for incontinent males to help decrease the need for other incontinent supplies such as diapers.

A MUDS is designed to be used intermittently at each urination episode, it does not support being worn continuously and requires continence (knowing when you need to urinate) or at least the ability to be bladder trained to urinate on command to avoid accidents.

Try a MUDS for a great alternative.

A male urinal is simple to use if you don’t have tremors, have use of BOTH hands, don’t mind them sitting on your bedside table (that you put your drink on), have great vision, don’t have any gut, and/or don’t mind if it spills and soaks into your bed or carpet causing horrible odors.

A MUDS or Male Urinary Drainage System on the other hand, is easy to use even if you have handicaps or defecits that make using a standard urinal less than optimal if not impossible.   It has a great spill deterrent (nothing is spill proof if you try hard enough), and is designed so that it doesn’t matter if you can see what you are doing or not. 

The MUDS promotes increased independence for males who have traditionally had difficulty with a urinal.  It is a safety intervention when used appropriately to reduce the risk of falls related to nighttime frequency or urgency, shortness of breath, difficulty walking, weakness, or inability to walk alone.

The Traditional male urinal.  Not much to it, right?  You just urinate into it and then, what?  Well, let’s see, most men set it on the bedside table or the floor.

If you set it on the bedside table, do you have your glass of water setting by it?  Do you set your snacks or maybe even your teeth or toothbrush on the same table?  When you use a urinal, urine and bodily excrement from the groin area is transferred to the outside of the urinal.  Then you set it on your table?  Where you put your food and drink?  Yuk.  But, what else are you supposed to do? 

If you set the urinal on the floor, how many times has it been kicked over or spilled accidentally?

I have the solution for you.  A MUDS unit has a holder that can be attached to a bedrail, chairrail, or even to a bedside nightstand that you do not set your food or drink on. 

If you are using a traditional urinal or other urine collection devices, try a MUDS