The Doctor anticipated 8-10 weeks in a 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.  My very crude, homemade urinary drainage system worked.    

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

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.

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 devices, try a MUDS.

Who needs a MUDS?

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.

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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

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.

We discussed a condom catheter, but, they: 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.  So , we used the diaper to urinate into and then threw it away.

Day 4 or 5 my son was placed in a half body cast with 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.  No solution was found.  We searched medical catalogs and I went to every pharmacy in a 30 mile radius without any success in finding any male urinary devices that would meet my sons needs.  THIS JUST WOULD NOT DO!

So, I invented the Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS.

Male frequent urination

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 sets up the environment for an increased risk of falls.  When hurriedly trying to get to the bathroom to urinate, the risk increases.

It is important to encourage elderly males to ambulate, but hurried bathroom trips are not the appropriate encouragement to get up out of the chair.  It increases the risk of falls and causes anxiety.

Safe alternatives for urination should be provided and ambulation should be encouraged when the male is not being rushed or hurried in order to enhance the activity and discourage a fall.

Try a MUDS.

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

The urinal has had a few improvements over the years, but the newest is the Male Urinary

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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 male urinal or spill proof 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.

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

It will promote hygiene by deterring spills and eliminate the urinal from being placed on the bedside table.

It will promote self esteem by providing a urinary system that most males can use

regardless of deficits or restrictive appliances. It will keep the male out of diapers when related to inability to use a urinal.  It does require adequate cognitive function similar to that required to use a urinal.

Caregiver strain can be significantly decreased with the elimination of spilled urinals, the need for frequent clean ups, increased laundering of soiled clothing and bedding, not to mention the odor associated with spilled urine.

You can learn more about MUDS at mudsllc.com

The MUDS or Male Urinary Drainage System is a innovative alternative to a urinal for a continent male.

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,

Male Urinary Drainage System

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.

If your loved one generally only uses a urinal at the bedside, it is very easy to attach the holder to a old bedside table or end table for ease of use.

Male Urinary Drainage System

Using a male urinal for men does require that the user meet certain criteria:

1. the male must have enough length to point his penis into the urinal
2. he also has to be able to maintain the appropriate angle of the urinal to prevent urine from spilling back onto him
3. it requires a moderate amount of dexterity and the use of both hands

These are just 3 of the problems associated with using a male urinal and there are often limited to no solutions to the problem.   The answer is in the type of male urinal utilized.  Try a Male Urinary Drainage System as a great alternative.

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I can only imagine how frustrating and depressing it must be to have a diaper put on me even though I know when I need to urinate.  All because I have a temporary inability to use a male urinal without pouring it back onto myself and making a big mess.

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.

Before you place your loved one in a diaper, give the MUDS a try for your male urinal alternative.

As a mother, there is nothing in this world that hurts more than when your child is hurting. My son suffered a terrible accident that resulted in a 3/4 body cast for over 8 weeks. I am fortunate and blessed that I had the knowledge and ability to help him during his recovery.

My son was devastated to find himself using a diaper or depending on Mom, NaNa, Aunt Kathy, or his sister to aide with his toileting needs. So, I began developing what I now call, the MUDS. it was a lot of trial and error, but the system worked. My son was completely independent of urination with the exception of needing someone to empty the container. The MUDS became like my purse, we took it everywhere we went. My son was able to use my alternative to a male urinal for men in the Doctors office, public restroom, and even in the car. When he was out of the cast, he continued to use the MUDS, especially at night, until he no longer needed crutches.  Great alternative bedside urinal

To learn more about my invention, visit mudsllc.com.

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 difficult task becomes even harder, resulting in spills.

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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.  It has multiple features that promote a spill proof urinal for a continent male.

Try the MUDS before you give up on using a male urinal

What makes the MUDS a spill proof urinal for men?

The shape and slope of the MUDS unit is designed to assist in the appropriate angle during use to promote drainage of urine.  The urine does not stay in the main unit, but drains into a container which will hold up to 2500ml of urine.

The back-flow system, along with the fact that the urine doesn’t stay in the receiving unit, reduces risk of spills, urine in the bed, carpet, or on the floor.  Urine spilled on beds and carpet promote an unsanitary environment due to difficulty and time consuming clean up.  Urine spilled on a solid floor surface is a tremendous fall risk for everyone in the household.

Decreased spills means:  decreased laundering of linens and pajamas, less time changing linens and cleaning up spills, eliminates odors from spilled urine, promotion of hygiene and cleanliness, decreased risk of a fall, and decreased risk of spreading germs.  It also eases caregiver strain.

For more information visit MUDSLLC.com

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Why do we place a diaper on a continent male?  Usually, it is because they can’t use a male urinal without spilling it.

When we place a man or a boy in a diaper, 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.  In older men, it will progressively lead to lack of interest in their hygiene and appearance.  

Diapers cause diaper rash which can lead to ulcers or sores as a result of the constant moist environment provided by a wet diaper.  They require that the caregiver meticulously clean the area covered by the diaper routinely with frequent diaper changes to prevent rashes, sores, and odors.  This is very time consuming and labor intensive. 

 A diaper should only be used for men who are incontinent of urine and are unable to be bladder trained, never for convenience or hygiene.  Before you put a diaper on your male loved one, try a MUDS or Male Urinary Drainage System.  It is a  spill proof urinal that  is designed for men with handicaps or difficulty using a urinal.

Using a bedside urinal for men does require that the user meet certain criteria:

•  1)  the male must have enough length to point his penis into the urinal.
•  2)   he also has to be able to maintain the appropriate angle of the urinal to prevent urine from spilling back onto him
•  3)  it requires a moderate amount of dexterity and the use of both hands

These are just 3 of the problems associated with using a male urinal and there are often limited to no solution to the problem.   The answer is in the type of male urinal utilized.  Try a Male Urinary Drainage System as a great 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 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.

Need a spill proof urinal ?    Try a MUDS!!!!

Male Urinary Drainage System

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.

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.

Male Urinary Drainage System

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

It will promote hygiene by deterring spills and eliminate the urinal from being placed on the bedside table.

It will promote self esteem by providing a urinary system that almost any male can use regardless of deficits or restrictive appliances. It will keep the male out of diapers when related to inability to use a urinal.

Caregiver strain can be significantly decreased with the elimination of spilled urinals, the need for frequent clean ups, increased laundering of soiled clothing and bedding, not to mention the odor associated with spilled urine.

You can learn more about MUDS at mudsllc.com

Male Urinary Drainage System

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 or spill proof urinal.

Male Urinary Drainage System

Using a bedside urinal for men does require that the user meet certain criteria.  1)  the male must have enough length to point his penis into the urinal.  2)   he also has to be able to maintain the appropriate angle of the urinal to prevent urine from spilling back onto him  3)  it requires a moderate amount of dexterity and the use of both hands

These are just 3 of the problems associated with using a male urinal and there are often limited to no solution to the problem.   The answer is in the type of male urinal utilized.  Try a Male Urinary Drainage System as a great alternative.

Male Urinary Drainage System

The MUDS or Male Urinary Drainage System is a innovative alternative to a urinal for a continent male.

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.

If your loved one generally only uses a urinal at the bedside, it is very easy to attach the holder to a old bedside table or end table for ease of use.

Male Urinary Drainage System

What makes the MUDS a spill proof urinal?

The shape and slope of the MUDS unit is designed to assist in appropriate angle during use to promote drainage of urine.  The urine does not stay in the main unit, but drains into a container which will hold up to 2500ml of urine.

The back-flow system, along with the fact that the urine doesn’t stay in the receiving unit, reduces risk of spills, urine in the bed, carpet, or on the floor.  Urine spilled on beds and carpet promote an unsanitary environment due to difficulty and time consuming clean up.  Urine spilled on a solid floor surface is a tremendous fall risk for everyone in the household.

Decreased spills means:  decreased laundering of linens and pajamas, less time changing linens and cleaning up spills, eliminates odors from spilled urine, promotion of hygiene and cleanliness, decreased risk of a fall, and decreased risk of spreading germs.  It also eases caregiver strain.

Try a MUDS before you give up on a spill proof urinal.

Male Urinary Drainage System

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 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.  It has multiple features that promote a spill proof urinal for a continent male.

Try the MUDS before you give up on using a urinal.

Male Urinary Drainage System

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

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS is a innovative alternative to the old, standard urinal.  When we think of a male urinal,  we see the old, plastic bottle, with a handle, and a lid, that never stays on if you drop it.

Male Urinary Drainage System

As caregivers, we can see it being dumped back onto the person using it, or see it spilled all over the floor or the bed.  Try a MUDS.  Avoid common difficulties encountered using a standard 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.

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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.

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!

Male Urinary Drainage System

Looking for a real change in a male urinal?  There are quite a few new designs in the old standard urinal available today.  But most of them are just that, a few small changes, but still the same old urinal.  If you are looking for a real change in the way a male urinal functions, try a MUDS or Male Urinary Drainage System.

It is suitable for nearly any position, regardless of restrictive appliances or casts.  The MUDS is effective for males who don’t have enough length to point into a urinal, but are still continent.  The MUDS will work for you even if you are unable to use a “urinal”.

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.

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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

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.

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

There are a lot of men who limit a car ride because of urgency or frequency.  Whether it is because of physiologic reasons or because you take diuretics (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

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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.

I have found that the best way to clean male plastic urinals is to use vinegar.

I rinse with a 50/50 vinegar and water solution as needed to clean and control odors.

You are in control!

Vinegar is the recommended solution by MUDS LLC for cleaning the MUDS.  It will kill most mold, bacteria, and germs because of the acidity.  It is a cheap cleaning product and is environmentally friendly.

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 MUDS is a gravity drainage system.

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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 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. Patients attitudes and participation in their treatment plan were improved when they could urinate independently.

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.

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

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

The objective of the MUDS 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.

 Have you ever been stuck?