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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The tremors cause the urine to spill frequently.

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

Try a MUDS for your alternative to a male urinal

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

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

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

Try other alternative to a catheter

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

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

There are not always restrooms available and sometimes, by the

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

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

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

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males.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS for your alternative to a male urinal.

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

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

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

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

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for males with visual defecits.

Who needs an alternative to the old bedside urinal?

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

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

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

You can learn more about this spill proof urinal

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at mudsllc.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs.

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

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

The objectives of the Male Urinary Drainage System are:

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

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

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

Try  a MUDS

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today

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The objectives of the Male Urinary Drainage System are:

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

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

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

Give it a try.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS as an alternative to a male urinal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

You are in control.  Try a MUDS!

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

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

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

You can learn more about MUDS at mudsllc.com

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

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

For any continent male.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS today.

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

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

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

Try a MUDS today.

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS today.

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

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

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

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a try.

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

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TREATMENT:

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

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

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

$       Treatment of pain

$       Recovery may be further complicated by age

$       Could lead to sepsis

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

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

$       Increased hospital stay or outpatient treatment and follow-up

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

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

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

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

MUDS GOALS:

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

NO LICENSE REQUIRED TO USE

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

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

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

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

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

The tremors cause the urine to spill frequently.

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

Try a MUDS for your alternative to a male urinal.

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

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

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

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

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

Who needs a condom catheter?

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

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

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

MUDS GUY

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

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

Visit mudsllc.com to learn more about the MUDS.

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

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

The tremors cause the urine to spill frequently.

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

Please visit our site to learn more at mudsllc.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS for a great alternative.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First – a bedside urinal requires that a man have enough length to point his penis into the urinal.  As men age, pubic fat frequently envelops the penis and causes less available length to point into a urinal.

He also has to maintain the appropriate angle of the urinal to prevent urine from spilling back onto him. This is very difficult, especially if the man has any sort or restrictive appliance or cast.  Urine will not run up hill and if the appropriate angle is not maintained – there goes the urine all over the man and any surrounding area.

A moderate amount of dexterity is required and the use of both hands is almost a necessity.  Males who have lost one arm or have had a stroke are especially challenged.  Men with tremors are generally stable with their arm or hand against their body, but as soon as they move their arm away holding the urinal the tremors resume and making it difficult to place the filled urinal onto a surface without spilling it.

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 spill proof urinal alternative.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wearing a diaper can lead to depression, decreased self esteem, and decreased participation in self care and activities of daily living.  It is embarrassing and humiliating, whether young or old, and in older men progressively leads to lack of interest in their hygiene and appearance.

A diaper should be used only for men who are 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.

This is a comment from a male urinal user in reference to the Male Urinary Drainage System:

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

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

Thanks,

Steve

So, What would the President use?

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

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

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

Try a MUDS for your urinal or catheter alternative for a continent male.  For more information visit mudsllc.com.

You are in control!

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.

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

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

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

You are in control!

in continent males before inserting a foley catheter.

Try a MUDS as a great alternative.

Have you ever 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!

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 Infections.

Introducing a non-invasive alternative to a catheter

You are in control!

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.

Do you have a loved one that you care for continuously?  Have you ever  experienced what is called caregiver strain.  At times we can all become overwhelmed with the weekly, daily, hourly care that

You are in control!

is sometimes required.  For males, some of the sources of strain are frequently cleaning up spilled urine, changing linens and clothes related to spilling of urine, and dealing with the resulting odors.

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

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

Over 40% of all nosocomial infections are caused by Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections [1] or CAUTI

TREATMENT:

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

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

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

$       Treatment of pain

$       Recovery may be further complicated by age

$       Could lead to sepsis

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

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

$       Increased hospital stay or outpatient treatment and follow-up

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

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

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

Try a MUDS for your  spill proof urinal alternative.

 There are multiple factors that will make the MUDS a cost effective solution in your facility.

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

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

Every body’s goal is to avoid catheter associated urinary tract infections.

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

You are in control!

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

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

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

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

The tremors cause the urine to spill frequently.

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

Visit mudsllc.com for more information.

Why did I invent a bedside urinal for men?

My son suffered a terrible accident that resulted in a partial 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 female family members 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 the my alternative to a bedside 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.

To learn more about my invention, visit mudsllc.com or go directly to our secure shopping cart at shopmudsllc.com.

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

You are in control!

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.

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

Learn more at mudsllc.com

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

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

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

What can a MUDS do for you?

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

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

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

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.

Try a MUDS.  You are in control!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What makes the MUDS a spill proof urinal men?

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.

You are in control!

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.

“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. People 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.

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

Sincerely, Suzanne D.

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

“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.

My Dad was on a short trip and got stuck in Dallas traffic. He takes a “water pill” and when the urge calls, he has to go—–right now.  He had to resort to using a plastic grocery bag and hope that it wouldn’t leak.
My father-in-law also takes “water pills”and has breathing difficulties. He tires easily and at times is very shaky–his hands from his medications to help him breathe, and his legs when he is feeling tired. He has to get up in the night to urinate and has almost fallen on multiple occasions.

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

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal.

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 the device 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.

Try a MUDS for your male urinal alternative

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

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

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

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

Try A MUDS for your spill proof urinal

You Are in Control!

Urgency and Frequency are, to say the least, irritating and agitating.  Don’t avoid travel just because of urgency and frequency.  Don’t skip your “water”  pill just because you are planning a trip. 

Try a MUDS – Male Urinary Drainage System as a great alternative to a urinal.  Works great in the car.  Can be used multiple times before emptying.

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

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

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

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

Find out more about the MUDS at mudsllc.com.

Let’s see……A Male urination problemsfor men?  They are simple to use if you don’t have tremors, have use of BOTH hands, don’t mind them sitting on your bedside table (that you put your drink on), have great vision, don’t have any gut, and/or don’t mind if it spills and soaks into your bed or carpet stinking up your house.

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

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

MUDS GUY

Problem #1 – a bedside urinal for men requires that a man have enough length to point his penis into the urinal.  As men age, pubic fat frequently envelops the penis and causes less available length to point into a urinal.

 Problem #2 – he also has to maintain the appropriate angle of the urinal to prevent urine from spilling back onto him. This is very difficult, especially if the man has any sort or restrictive appliance or cast.  Urine will not run up hill and if the appropriate angle is not maintained – there goes the urine all over the man and any surrounding area.

Problem #3 – a moderate amount of dexterity is required and the use of both hands is almost a necessity.  Males who have lost one arm or have had a stroke are especially challenged.  Men with tremors are generally stable with their arm or hand against their body, but as soon as they move their arm away holding the urinal the tremors resume and making it difficult to place the filled urinal onto a surface without spilling it.

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.

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

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

M.U.D.S.,L.L.C. was started in 2004 as a L.L.C. with the intent of developing and producing the MUDS system. Jacquelin Vantroostenberghe is a Registered Nurse and the inventor and owner of the MUDS patent. Her son sustained an injury which resulted in a fracture requiring a body cast. He was unable to urinate into a traditional male urinal due to the restrictions of the cast and being flat of his back. He was in pain with any movement and embarrassed that he had to have help with urinating.

It was impossible to place a urinal at the right angle without urine pouring back onto him. Jacque and the occupational therapists searched catalogs, medical supply stores and pharmacies without any success finding a alternative. His only alternative at that time was to urinate into a diaper or a condom catheter–  not an option.

And so, that is what inspired the development of the MUDS. Jacques’ son used a crude version with great success and was independent with all of his urination needs with the exception of needing someone to empty the container.

The Traditional male urinal.

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  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

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

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

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

Thanks,

Steve

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal solution.

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 anyone’s agenda.  With a MUDS you can urinate in the privacy of your vehicle, in a private plane, or in a tent.  It could be used in a Male urination problems.  The urine is contained in a sealed container for transport to an appropriate place to dispose of the urine (of course not in the vicinity of your Male urination problems).

Try a MUDS to meet your needs for a portable urinal.

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

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

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

If you are at the end of your rope and need an alternative to a urinal, try a MUDS or 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.

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!

Soooooo, I invented the Male Urinary Drainage System.

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

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

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

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

Try a MUDS.  You are in control!

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.

Comment from a male urinal

You are in control!

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

You are in control!

 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

You are in control!

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.