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

What makes the MUDS a Male urination problems?

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.

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Prevent common problems with using a male urinal

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.

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Try this spill proof male urinal

The MUDS has three primary features that work together to prevent spilling of urine and make it a Male urination problems.

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

Tell the truth. Have you ever skipped your water pill?

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.

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!

A real change in the Old Male Urinal

Looking for a real change in

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the way a male urinal functions, try a MUDS or Male urination problems.

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”.

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Promote hygiene and self esteem with this male urinal.

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS was specifically designed as an alternative to the old Male urination problems. 

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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

Limited vision? This male urinal is for you.

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  Male urination problemsfor males with visual defecits.

Ease of Care for male urinal users

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 urination problemsor difficulty using a Male urination problems, we are more than willing to set up our household to promote their independence and ease of care.

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Male urinal for frequent urination

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Hey Guys, don’t let Male urination problems 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 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.

 

Tips for using the MUDS while lying flat of your back

Male urination problems, 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.

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     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.

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How to clean male plastic urinals

I have found that the best way to clean Male urination problems is to use vinegar.

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

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

Who can use a MUDS?

THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MUDS ARE:
*Decrease need for invasive Male urination problemss          * Reduce or Eliminate spilling of urine           * Avoid pain *       *Increase cleanliness and hygiene     * Easy to use     * Decrease the risk of infection    *  Accurate measurement of Output        *  Increase Mobility       * Help improve personal self esteem *
  • No license required to use
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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.

How does the MUDS work?

Male urination problemsThe MUDS  consists of a container (12″x8″x3″) that 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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The MUDS has three primary features that work together to prevent spilling of urine and make it a Male urination problemschamber withinachamber.

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!!!!

Don’t use a diaper for a continent male. Try a MUDS

There are many reasons that caregivers might place a continent male in a diaper.  Usually, it is because they can not use a Male urination problemswithout 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 aMale urination problems

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that has been designed for men with handicaps or difficulty using a urinal.

Alternative to a male urinal

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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.

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Are all male urinals created equally?

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A Male urination problemsis 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, linen changes, and decreases the risk of falls. The MUDS is a great alternative to any other Male urination problems or Male urination problems

Problems with using a male urinal

 

Using a Male urination problemsfor 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.

A testimonial from a MUDS user

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.

Why a MUDS?

THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MUDS ARE:
*Decrease need for invasive catheters          * Reduce or Eliminate spilling of urine           * Avoid Male urination problems

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*       *Increase cleanliness and hygiene     * Easy to use     * Decrease the risk of infection    *  Accurate measurement of 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 Male urination problemsor a RV.

Spill proof male urinal

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MUDS is a gravity drainage system.

 

  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.

 

Male urinal for males with limited vision

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

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.

Get that male urinal off of the table! Yuck

Male urination problemsThe 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

Male urination problems

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 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.

Instructions for using a male urinary drainage system lying flat on your back

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.

Male plastic urinal cleaning

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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.

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

 

Decrease need for invasive catheters

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You are in control!

THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MUDS ARE:

*Decrease need for invasive catheters          * Reduce or Eliminate spilling of urine           * Avoid pain *       *Increase cleanliness and hygiene     * Easy to use     * Decrease the risk of Male urination problems    *  Accurate measurement of 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 Secret to this alternative to a male urinal

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The MUDS is aMale urination problems.    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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Finally, all the desired features of a foley catheter without the risk of infection or injury for a continent male

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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.

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Male urination problems 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.      MUDS is ideal for males having difficulty using a standard urinal.  A great Male urination problems

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Risk with insertion of a foley catheter in males.

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.

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for a great alternative.

Additional costs associated with nosocomial infections caused by foley catheters.

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

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

For a great alternative to a foley catheter for a continent male, visit us at mudsllc.com.

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

Condom catheter alternative for continent men

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Being a female, I have never worn a condom catheter, but I have placed many of them.  You 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.

Alternative to a difficult to use male urinal

Male urination problemsare 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.

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What this alternative to a male urinal can do for you

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Increased independence for geriatric, bed/chair bound males

Promote Self  Esteem

Safety intervention

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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

Save time and money with this urine receptacle for men

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With the MUDS, urine quickly drains from the urine receptacle, through the flexible tube, into a 3-liter collection container, leaving the urine 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 MUDS is a must have. The urinal system is quicker to use than negotiating difficult or smaller bathrooms or when assistance isn’t readily available. The ease of use of the urinal ensures decreased accidents and more independence for the user. The container is easy to empty when needed

Male urinal was a “Godsend “

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 are trying to avoid invasive catheters, give the MUDS  a try!

Visit our website:  mudsllc.com

Male urination problems You are in control!

Male urinals are not all created equally

Male urination problems You are in control!

Male urinals are not all created equally.  Not in function or price.  Compared to the Male urination problems, 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 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.

Visit us at mudsllc.com

New alternative to the old male urinal

Male urination problems You are in control!

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.

For more information visit our website at

Calling female campers

We recently went camping and I was 6 months pregnant. My mother and I each had a Male urination problems

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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

Unique benefits of the MUDS

Increased independence for geriatric, bed/chair bound males

Promote Self  Esteem

Male urination problems You are in control!

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

Learn more about the MUDS at mudsllc.com

Ultimate urinal system for continent males

Male urination problems You are in control!

With the MUDS, urine quickly drains from the urine receptacle, through the flexible tube, into a 3-liter collection container, leaving theMale urination problemsempty 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 MUDS is a must have. The urinal system is quicker to use than negotiating difficult or smaller bathrooms or when assistance isn’t readily available. The ease of use of the urinal ensures decreased accidents and more independence for the user. The container is easy to empty when needed.

Visit us at mudsllc.com for more information.

Testimonial from a Cancer patient family member

Male urination problems You are in control!

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 are trying to avoid invasive catheters, give the MUDS  a try!

Visit our website:  mudsllc.com

Male Urinary Drainage System vs URSEC

Male urination problems You are in control!

Male urinals are not all created equally.  Not in function or price.  Compared to the URSEC Spill Proof Male Urinal Bottle, 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 Bottle (a funnel in a urinal) sales for $42.95 and the MUDS is under $35.00.

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

Help for caregiver strain

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 a try.

Factors offsetting the cost of the MUDS for facility use

You are in control!

You are in control!

You are in control!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.

What is excessive urination?

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.

If you need a alternative to a male urinal, visit us at mudsllc.com

 

 

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Male urinals are difficult to use. Here is help!

Using urinal?  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  

Male urination problems You are in control!

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.

Male urination alternatives

Male urination problems You are in control!

Male urination problemsalternatives 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 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.

Try this alternative to a condom catheter

A male condom catheter

Male urination problems You are in control!

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.

Trauma associated with insertion of a foley catheter

Male urination problems 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  before inserting a foley catheter in a continent male.  Visit us at mudsllc.com for more information.

Cost associated with UTI caused by a indwelling foley.

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

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


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

Visit mudsllc.com for a great alternative

Condom catheter help alternative

Male urination problems You are in control!

Being a female, I have never worn a condom catheter, but I have placed many of them.  You 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.

Multiple benefits with this new alternative to a male urinal

You are in control!

You are in control!

BENEFITS:

Increased independence for geriatric, bed/chair bound males

Promote Self  Esteem

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.

 

Male urinal great for after knee replacement

Male urination problemsMy 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 needs.  You are in control!

Learn more at mudsllc.com

What makes a male urinal so difficult to use?

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You are in control!

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.

For more information visit our website at mudsllc.com

MUDS to the rescue

Male urination problemsMale 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!!

Find out more at mudsllc.com.

Prevent spilled urine

mudsHow 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!

What would the President use?

Male urination problemsComment 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…

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Male urinal designed for handicapped males

Male urination problemsThe 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 Male urination problems

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New design on the male urinal promotes independence

Male urination problemsThe 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 alternative.  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.

If you are interested in learning more about my invention, please visit the MUDS website at mudsllc.com

The rest of the story.

My son in his castMy 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 devices 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

Why I had to invent the MUDS

Male urination problemsWhy I had to invent the MUDS.  A mothers story.  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 System. 

Alternative to the traditional male urinal

Male urination problemsMale urinals are not all created equally.  Not in function or price.  Compared to the URSEC Spill Proof Male Urinal Bottle, the Male Urinary Drainage System. or MUDS, is much more versatile for any male and the cost is much less.

TheMale urination problems(a funnel in a urinal) sales for $42.95 and the MUDS is under $35.00.

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

Reasons to avoid inserting a foley catheter in a continent male

Male urination problemsOne 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.

Visit us at mudsllc.com for a great alternative.

Costs associated with CAUTI

Male urination problemsOver 40% of all nosocomial infections are caused by Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections Male urination problems

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


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

Alternative to placing a condom catheter

Male urination problemsBeing a female, I have never worn a condom catheter, but I have placed many of them.  You 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.

Alternative for female urination while camping

Male urination problemsWe recently 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

 

Male urinals are not created equally

Male urination problemsMale urinals are not all created equally.  Not in function or price.  Compared to the URSEC Spill Proof Male Urinal Bottle, 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 Bottle (a funnel in a urinal) sales for $42.95 and the MUDS is under $35.00.

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

Continent male urinal alternative

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 Male urination problemswithout spilling, give the MUDS a try.

Male urinal alternative to assist in compliance with JCAHO

THE COST WILL BE OFFSET BY THE MAGNITUDE OF BENEFICIAL FACTORS:
  • Assist in Compliance with Male urination problems
  • 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.

What is excessive urination?

 

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. 

   Male urination problemsMale urination problemsis 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.

Using a urinal?

Male urination problems

Male urination problems?  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

Male urination alternatives

Male urination problemsMale urination problems 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 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 Male urination problems, give MUDS a try

Male condom catheter alternative

Male urination problemsA 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.

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

Trauma associated with foley catheter insertion in males

 

One of the many reasons to avoid inserting a Male urination problemsMale urination problemsin 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 Male urination problemsin continent males before inserting a foley catheter.

Potential increased costs associated with placing a foley catheter in continent males

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

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 foley catheter for continent males.

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

 

Alternative to Placing a condom catheter

Being a female, I have never worn a condom catheter, but I have placed many of them.  You 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.Male urination problems

Alternative urinal for female campers

We recently 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.”

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Promote dignity and independence

With the MUDS, urine quickly drains from the urine receptacle, through the flexible tube, into a 3-liter collection container, leaving the urinal system 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 MUDS is a must have. The u

You are in control!

You are in control!

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

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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 are trying to avoid invasive catheters, give the MUDS  a try!

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Compare to the URSEC Spill Proof Male Urinal

Male urinals are not all created equally.  Not in function or price.  Compared to the URSEC Spill Proof Male Urinal Bottle, the Male Urinary Drainage System. or MUDS, is much more versatile for any male and the cost is much less.

You are in control!

You are in control!

The URSEC Spill Proof Male Urinal 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.

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Solution for difficulty using a male urinal

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.

For more information visit our website at mudsllc.com

Risks associated with insertion of a foley catheter in males

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 alternative to a catheter in continent males before inserting a foley catheter.

Try a MUDS.

Unique alternative for the male urinal

 

mudsMale urination problemsare 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 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

Finally, a great alternative to the male urinal

Male urination problemsFinally, 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.

Spill proof alternative to the male urinal

Male urination problemsThe MUDS is designed to be used by any male that is continent, promoting aMale urination problemsto the male urinal.

MaleMale urination problems 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

Trauma related to insertion of a foley catheter in males. What is the solution?

mudsOne 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.

Alternatives to inserting invasive catheters

Male urination problemsOne 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.

First Choice before inserting an indwelling foley catheter in a continent male!

Male urination problemsFinally, 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.

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

MaleMale urination problems mudsare 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

Multiple benefits from this male urinal

BENEFITS:muds

Increased independence for geriatric, bed/chair bound males

Promote Self  Esteem

Safety intervention

Male urination problemsintervention

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

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

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.Male urination problems

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