With the MUDS, urine quickly drains from the urine receptacle, through the flexible tube, into a 3-liter collection container, leaving the urinal receptacle empty and ready for the next use. This allows the individual to have access to an empty urinal throughout the night without ever having to get out of bed. This will reduce falls, caregiver workload and strain, limit odor and spills.   This product saves time and money while promoting dignity and independence.

For those who are continent of bladder, wheelchair bound, home bound or require assistance with toileting, the

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is a must have. The MUDS is quicker to use than negotiating difficult or smaller bathrooms or when assistance isn’t readily available. The ease of use of the urine system ensures decreased accidents and more independence for the user. The container is easy to empty when needed.

Recent testimonial :

“Loved the product and used it for my Dad who had cancer and it was a God send while he was confined to the bed till we had to actually put a catheter in when he had no control!!!  I kept one in the car when he was still a bit mobile so he could just go when he needed to !  You are an angel and thank you so much for this product!”

If you or your loved one need a alternative to a male urinal  or to try to avoid invasive catheters, give the MUDS  a try!

Visit our website:  mudsllc.com

Male urinals are not all created equally.  Not in function or price.  The Male Urinary Drainage System, or MUDS, is much more versatile for any male and the cost is much less.

The URSEC Spill Proof Male Urinal

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Bottle (a funnel in a urinal) sales for $42.95 and the MUDS is under $30.00.

If you are looking for an alternative to the old, standard, male urinal, try a MUDS.

Male urinals are difficult, at best, to use.  Frequently male anatomy changes with age.  The penis sometimes envelops into pubic fat, reducing length and making it hard to point the penis into a urinal.  Frequent misses are common and spilling after use is easy to do.  Then, the urinal has urine in it and you need to use it again.  Of course, there is no one to empty it for you or they are not timely enough and you attempt to use it again with urine already in it.  Now a difficulty task becomes even harder, resulting in spills.

The Male Urinary Drainage System is designed to prevent these common problems with a urinal.  It is designed to seat against the pubic area solving many of the problems associated with a urinal.  The urine drains immediately into a storage container which can hold up to 2500ml before requiring emptying, eliminating the need for someone to empty the urinal at each urination episode.

Try a MUDS as a great alternative for a spill proof urinal

You are in control!

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

MUDS GUY

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

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When placing a condom catheter, You need to clean the area really well with soap and water and then you dry, and wait for it to dry some more.  Liquid adhesives are sometimes helpful, but can you imaging having adhesive placed there?  Then you are finally ready to place the condom catheter.  You roll it on only to find out that it is too large or too small, and you don’t have the appropriate size.  If you have the right size, you generally get pubic hair under the condom catheter and that must be mighty uncomfortable.  You finally get it placed, and how long does it stay on?

Seriously, condom catheters are not comfortable, but sometimes they are the only alternative for an incontinent male.  If you must place a condom catheter, make sure that it is an appropriate fit – not too snug and not too loose.  If the male has not been circumcised, do not pull the foreskin back.  Leave it in its’ natural position and place the condom catheter over the foreskin, otherwise long term retraction of the foreskin will cause swelling and could even require medical attention to treat.  As I always say, always put the turtle back in its’ shell before applying the condom catheter.

If you know a continent male who is using a condom catheter just because they can’t use a urinal without spilling, suggest that they try a Male Urinary Drainage System.  It is designed specifically for males who have difficulty using a urinal

You are in control!

Male urination alternatives are many.  From invasive foley catheters to the common urinal.

The male urinal has had a few improvements over the years, but the newest is the Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS.  It is for continent men or males who can urinate on command.  It is used at each urination episode just like the outdated common urinal, but it has many features that facilitates use even for men with difficulty using the common urinal.

It was designed due to the inability to utilize a common urinal and no suitable alternative was to be found.

If your loved one has difficulty using a urinal, give MUDS a try

Male urinals

You are in control!

are difficult, at best, to use.  Frequently male anatomy changes with age.  The penis sometimes envelops into pubic fat, reducing length and making it hard to point the penis into a urinal.  Frequent misses are common and spilling after use is easy to do.  Then, the urinal has urine in it and you need to use it again.  Of course, there is no one to empty it for you or they are not timely enough and you attempt to use it again with urine already in it.  Now a difficult task becomes even harder, resulting in spills.

The Male Urinary Drainage System is designed to prevent these common problems with a urinal.  It is designed to seat against the pubic area solving many of the problems associated with a urinal.  The urine drains immediately into a storage container which can hold up to 2500ml before requiring emptying, eliminating the need for someone to empty the urinal at each urination episode.

For more information visit our website at mudsllc.com

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.

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.

MUDS GUY

How dangerous can a bedside urinal be?  Really?  Yes!  Really!!

Infection risk due to spilled urine which is then tracked thruout your house or the hospital.

Huge risk for falls due to wet surfaces from unknown spilled urine.

Try a MUDS as your male urinal alternative and promote safety.

The MUDS is designed to be used by any male that is continent, promoting a spill proof alternative to the male urinal.

Male bedside urinals 

MUDS GUY

are frequently used and then set on the overbed table at the bedside.  This same table is where the patients water pitcher, food tray, sometimes their dentures, and other edible goodies are placed.  Right beside the urinal with urine in it.

The MUDS is designed to provide a spill proof alternative  that eliminates the need to set a container with a bodily fluid in it on a surface intended for eating and drinking items.

The MUDS device itself does not store urine and can be securely hung from a bedrail, chair rail, or other surface in order to keep the urine off of surfaces that are utilized to set food or drink on.

Learn more at mudsllc.com

BENEFITS:

Increased independence for geriatric, bed/chair bound males

Promote Self  Esteem

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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

You can receive more information about the MUDS at mudsllc.com

We went camping and I was 6 months pregnant. My mother and I each had a Male urinary drainage system in our tents and were able to urinate into the device without difficulty. We had the privacy of our tents, and the convenience of not having to walk or drive almost 1 mile to the nearest restrooms. We took the containers to the restroom facilities every morning and emptied them. It was great.”

Michele D

Visit our website at mudsllc.com

You are in control!

for more information on this female urinal alternative.

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.

Visit us at mudsllc.com to learn more about this male urinal alternative

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.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof male urinal alternative

Introducing the Male Urinary Drainage System.  A great 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.

Visit mudsllc.com for more information.

Over 40% of all nosocomial infections are caused by Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections

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

SOLUTION:

Try a MUDS as your solution to CAUTI in continent males who have difficulty using a urinal.

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

MUDS GUY

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.

I have only taken a “water pill” once.  I now know how urgently you have to get to the bathroom to urinate.  And talk about frequency.  We were just trying to play a game of cards and every time we finished a hand, I was hurrying to the bathroom, and sometimes couldn’t even wait until the hand was over.  It was very frustrating.  I do occasionally have urgency even though I do not routinely take “water pills”.  It is very distressing and anxiety producing.

If you have trouble using a urinal, and need an alternative suitable for travel, try a MUDS.

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 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.

If you are the 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 a try.

You are in control!

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.

The MUDS can benefit males who need a alternative to a urinal.  Visit us at mudsllc.com for more information.

THE COST WILL BE OFFSET BY THE MAGNITUDE OF BENEFICIAL FACTORS:

• 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.

Learn more at mudsllc.com

GOAL:

• 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

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

You are in control!

. 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.

The goals of using a male urinary appliance should be focused on the needs of the user.

Males with urine trouble, such as inability to use a 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.

LYING FLAT ON YOUR BACK WHEN SPINAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED:  Use the 2 and 3 ft sections of tubing to form a 5 ft connection (remove the threaded connector from one end of each section of tubing, then use the connector provided to splice the 2 sections together) Hang the drainage container toward the foot of the bed. To use: run the tubing between the legs and use as above. If the bed is capable, slight reverse trendelenberg will greatly improve gravity drainage. This will allow the user to urinate independently and minimize to eliminate any leakage. Again, ensure that the tubing is against the bed when not in use to prevent falls.

The MUDS is a great alternative to a urinal for men who must stay flat of their back

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.

Learn more about the MUDS at mudsllc.com

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 portable urine device requires routine cleaning to preserve sanitation and maintain the expected life of the unit.

You are in control!

Let’s see……A bedside urinal for men?  They are 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 stinking up your house.

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.

There are orientation ridges to assist persons with decreased vision. It can be used in

You are in control!

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 as your alternative to a male urinal

The actual receptacle for urinating into is very small in comparison to a male urinal. It

You are in control!

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.

Learn more about the MUDS at mudsllc.com or visit our secure shopping cart for more information at shopmudsllc.com

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.

Visit us at mudsllc.com or go directly to our secure shopping cart at shopmudsllc.com for more information about this virtually spill proof  urinal.

Introducing the Male Urinary Drainage System.  A great 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?

TRY a MUDS.
Visit us at mudsllc.com

Over 40% of all nosocomial infections are caused by Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections

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

SOLUTION:

Try a MUDS as your solution to CAUTI in continent males who have difficulty using a urinal.

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

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.

You are in control!

A male urinal spills easily and is sometimes difficult to use which makes men inclined to either skip their pill, or stay at home.

I have only taken a “water pill” once.  I now know how urgently you have to get to the bathroom to urinate.  And talk about frequency.  We were just trying to play a game of cards and every time we finished a hand, I was hurrying to the bathroom, and sometimes couldn’t even wait until the hand was over.  It was very frustrating.  I do occasionally have urgency even though I do not routinely take “water pills”.  It is very distressing and anxiety producing.

If you have trouble using a urinal, and need an alternative suitable for travel, try a MUDS

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 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.

If you are the 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 a try.

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.

The MUDS can benefit males who need a alternative to a urinal.  Visit us at mudsllc.com for more information.

• 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 alternative to a catheter for a continent male.

Learn more at mudsllc.com

THE GOALS OF THE MUDS ARE:

• 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

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.

The goals of using a male urinary appliance should be focused on the needs of the user.

Males with urine trouble, such as inability to use a 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.

LYING FLAT ON YOUR BACK WHEN SPINAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED:  Use the 2 and 3 ft sections of tubing to form a 5 ft connection (remove the threaded connector from one end of each section of tubing, then use the connector provided to splice the 2 sections together) Hang the drainage container toward the foot of the bed. To use: run the tubing between the legs and use as above. If the bed is capable, slight reverse trendelenberg will greatly improve gravity drainage. This will allow the user to urinate independently and minimize to eliminate any leakage. Again, ensure that the tubing is against the bed when not in use to prevent falls.

The MUDS is a great alternative to a urinal for men who must stay flat of their back.

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.

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 portable urine device requires routine cleaning to preserve sanitation and maintain the expected life of the unit.

How does the Male Urinary Drainage System, or MUDS,  prevent spills?

The MUDS has multiple spill preventative features.  One, is that the urine doesn’t stay in the urine receiving unit, it drains into a container which holds up to 2500ml of urine.  The large corrugated tubing prevents kinks and allows the urine to drain almost immediately into the container.  You can’t spill urine that is not stored in the receptacle that receives the urine.

If you are looking for a spill proof male urinal, try a MUDS!  You are in control!

Let’s see……A bedside urinal for men?  They are simple to use if you don’t have

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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 stinking up your house.

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.

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

Decreased orMale urination problemsmakes 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 for males with visual defecits.

A Non-invasive Alternative to a Urinal or Catheter for the Continent Male.

Introducing a product that can improve the quality of life for a male confined to a bed, chair, car, or any location that prevents access to a toilet or restroom for urinary relief.      A great alternative to a male urinal, MUDS is ideal for males having difficulty using a standard urinal.

The “MUDS” product is cost effective, durable, non-invasive, and easy to use.

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for more information.

Alternatives to a catheter should be utilized before inserting an 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 associated risks.  Compare the following pros and cons of each.

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A sheath urinal for men is designed to be worn

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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.

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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 portable urinary device

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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

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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.

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My friends’ Dad had surgery on both of his knees.  He was unable to get out of bed

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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 as your alternative to a male urinal needs.  You are in control!

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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

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needs.

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Frequency can be embarrassing and cause decreased activity and participation in living.   If you are taking a diuretic or “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 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 male condom catheter

Try taking a MUDS (Male Urinary Drainage System) along.  It is convenient to utilize

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in the car and can be emptied at your convenience.

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Male urination problems can be embarrassing and cause decreased activity and participation in living.   If you are taking a diuretic or “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 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

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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!!

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Comment from a male urinal user in reference to the Male Urinary Drainage System:

I’m a “victim” of the common urinal used in hospitals…I was flat on my back after surgery and spilled every where.  I asked them “what would the president use?”  “one of these, or a catheter”, was the response.

I would’ve gladly paid $40 for your solution to not suffer the indignity.  I’m an engineer and thought to invent a solution as well; didn’t know about yours at the time.  Even got one moving.  However, my investigation into the matter showed that the hospital put more like a $0.40 price tag on my dignity!  I’m sure you already knew that…

Thanks,

Steve

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How does the MUDS prevent spills?

The MUDS has multiple spill preventative features.  One, is that the urine doesn’t stay in the urine receiving unit, it drains into a container which holds up to 2500ml of urine.  The large corrugated tubing prevents kinks and allows the urine to drain almost immediately into the container.  You can’t spill urine that is not stored in the receptacle that receives the urine.

If you are looking for a spill proof urinal, try a MUDS!  You are in control!

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS is designed for handicapped males or males who have difficulty using a urinal, or just need an alternative to a male urinal.

However, Pilots, Truck drivers, Hunters, and Campers are  also candidates for a MUDS.  The days of urinating behind a bush are about gone, unless you are way-way out in the boonies and sure that no one can see you.  I’m sure that an indecent exposure ticket is not on anyones agenda.  With a MUDS you can urinate in the privacy of your vehicle, in a private plane, or in a tent.  It could be used in a Male urination problems.  The urine is contained in a sealed container for transport to an appropriate place to dispose of the urine (of course not in the vicinity of your Male urination problems).

Try a MUDS to meet your needs for a portable 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

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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.

The Doctor anticipated 8-10 weeks in the body cast.  I began to utilize tubing, bottles, and other strange supplies in an attempt to develop a system that would work.  I finally came up with a solution for a spill proof male urinal.

We had a few small leaks due to my inability to make a sealed system, but after the first time I showed my son how to use the device, he was able to urinate by himself.  Without Mom, Dad, or Nana disposing of his diaper.  Although he was still cranky and difficult, it was not compounded by his embarrassment over the bodily function of urinating.

My son successfully used my urinary system for the next 16-18 weeks.  At home he was able to urinate in the middle of the night or day without depending on anyone to help him.  We took him to the Doctors office in his reclining wheelchair.  He could push himself into the bathroom, take his device out of the bag, and urinate directly into the toilet.

AND SO, MY INVENTION BEGAN.

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My son was placed in a full length leg cast the third day in the hospital.  He continued to experience excruciating pain which prevented changes in position.

Day 4 or 5 my son was placed in a half body cast with a bar keeping his legs separated and aligned in a fixed position called a spica bar.  He continued to have pain, but did tolerate minor position changes.

The spica bar compounded the problem of using a urinal.  I spoke with all of the nursing staff and the Occupational Therapist concerning our problem.  We searched medical catalogs and I went to every pharmacy in a 30 mile radius without any success in finding any male urinary device that would meet my sons needs.  THIS JUST WOULD NOT DO!

And that was the start of the MUDS.  Visit our website if your loved one needs a great alternative to a male urinal at mudsllc.com

As they say, necessity is the Mother of all Invention.   My son broke the long bone in his leg in 2 places when he was 11 years old.  He was hospitalized for 8 days.

The first 2 days he spent in traction lying flat of his back.  Even minor position changes caused excruciating pain.  The first time we attempted to use a bedside urinal was a catastrophe.   The urinal could not be positioned at the appropriate angle and not pour urine back out onto the bed.  Turning to his side or sitting up was out of the question.  The only solution the nursing staff had was a condom catheter or letting him urinate into a diaper and then dispose of it.

His dignity and pride were shattered.  Between the pain, and his inability to perform his own toileting needs without assistance, he was angry and difficult.  This why I needed to invent the Male Urinary Drainage Sytem.

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