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For those who rely on intermittent catheterization, minimizing discomfort is a key concern. This short video explores the science behind a smoother catheterization experience.

This study provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals undergoing IC that optimize patient care and support.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a leading diagnosis among males. Approximately 100,000 men are treated with transurethral prostate (TURP) surgery each year, making it one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States and several other countries.

In this article we sum up the key findings and recommendations of a 2023 study by Bauer et al. which explores intermittent catheterization (IC) by children and adolescent in school settings.

Læs mere om, hvad cauda equina syndrom er, hvilken effekt det har på blæren og tarmen, og hvordan blære- og tarmsymptomer ved cauda equina kan afhjælpes.

In this article you will get the perspective from an individual with a SCI on the management of his bladder and bowel after the injury.

Oversigt over almindelige blære- og tarmdysfunktioner.

In this publication highlight you can read about the identification, assessment, and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.

Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical studies can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you.

Bækkenbundsdysfunktion er almindeligt, men det er ikke så almindeligt at tale om det. I denne artikel finder du en forklaring om den basale bækkenbundsanatomi og en beskrivelse af symptomerne samt hvordan disse kan håndteres. Artiklen kan downloades og deles ud til dine patienter.

Prolaps betyder "at falde ud af plads". Bækkenorganprolaps opstår, når skedevæggene, livmoderen eller begge mister deres normale støtte og falder ud af plads. Andre nærliggende bækkenorganer, såsom blæren eller tarmen, kan være involveret og også 'falde ud' af deres normale position i kroppen.

Bækkenbundsdysfunktion er en samling af symptomer og anatomiske forandringer relateret til abnormal funktion af strukturerne i bækkenbunden, hvilket inkluderer det støttende fibrøse væv kaldet fascia, blod- og nerveforsyningen og i særdeleshed bækkenbundsmuskulaturen.

In this publication highlight you will learn more about autonomic dysreflexia (AD) an how to manage an AD episode.

In this publication highlight you can read more about how to evaluate neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction with a patient-centric tool, goal attainment scaling, to individualize management. 

A surprisingly high number of patients reuses catheters intended for single-use every day putting them at risk for unnecessary complications. Single-use hydrophilic catheters for intermittent catheterization lower the risk for short- and long-term complications and are a convenient and preferred choice for many patients.

Bladder management with intermittent catheterization is associated with complications. The most severe and common one is UTI.

For those who cannot empty their bladder the normal way, intermittent catheterization is the therapy of choice to maintain urethral health.

In this publication highlight you can read about how constipation impacts urogenital symptoms in women.

Recurrent UTIs in children with neurogenic bladders constitute high risk of leading to severe kidney damage and need to be an area of attention. This study is useful in determining treatments and proactive measures for preventing recurrent UTIs.

Jessica Aparo, bækkenbundsspecialist på Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, fortæller om patientvurdering i forhold til brug af Transanal Irrigation.

Recurrent UTIs in children with neurogenic bladders constitute high risk of leading to severe kidney damage and need to be an area of attention. This study is useful in determining treatments and proactive measures for preventing recurrent UTIs.

With more than 30 years on the market, LoFric has been used and documented in several ways.

At Wellspect HealthCare we take our environmental responsibility seriously. We continuously work to minimize the environmental impact related to our products. We ensure that proper materials are used and all applicable production requirements are followed. For the LoFric catheter, this means that we use a core catheter material with proven low environmental impact as compared to other common catheter materials1 without compromising quality and patient perception.2 3 In fact, the core material of LoFric has been proven to optimize catheter management and reduce discomfort.2

A lubricated catheter is recommended to reduce damage to the urethra and lower the risk of hematuria which is a common complication. A cross-over study comparing different hydrophilic catheters showed an even lower frequency of hematuria in patients who chose LoFric.

Read about urethral strictures, treatment and studies.

Extensive studies support scientific literature claiming that use of hydrophilic catheters reduce urethral trauma and urinary tract infections. This in turn can minimize the need for antibiotics. Because of these benefits, we now know that hydrophilic catheters are one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent long term urological complications in general and UTI in particular.

Single-use hydrophilic catheters were developed in the early eighties to address long-term complications of intermittent catheterization as seen when reusing plastic catheters with add-on lubrication. As reported by Wyndaele and Maes1 and Perrouin-Verbe et al.2 the majority of complications related to intermittent catheterization occur after long-term use as a result of damage to the urethral wall from repeated catheterizations. In contrast, long-term use of LoFric hydrophilic catheters is reported to prevent urethral trauma and complications.3 4

According to WHO the problem of antimicrobial resistance is so serious that it threatens our modern healthcare system.1 By 2050 it may cause 10 million deaths2 or more if we lose our ability to use effective antibiotics.

Available clinical evidence supports the strategy to always consider intermittent catheterization as the first therapeutic choice, before considering the use of an indwelling catheter. Intermittent catheterization is the first therapeutic choice and is a safer bladder management method than both urethral and suprapubic indwelling catheters. Intermittent catheterization is central to reduce morbidity related to renal failure and neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Urinvejene er ansvarlige for at fjerne affaldsstoffer og overskydende væske i kroppen ved at producere og udskille urin.

Urinvejene er ansvarlige for at fjerne affald og ekstra væske i kroppen ved at producere og udskille urin.

LoFric er produktvalget, du altid kan stole på. Med smarte funktioner og diskret forpakning kan du altid føle dig sikker.

Take part of clinical evidence that speaks to the improved outcomes of using TAI in pediatric patients when coupled with an individualized approach upon initiation of TAI.

Transanal irrigation's influence on gut microbiota could have a positive effect on the immune system and contribute to reduced UTIs, as per this clinical study by Futura et. al.

Transanal Irrigation (TAI) is known to be a successful therapy to treat LARS, and in this study, Orlandi et al explore the use of TAI as a treatment option for women with endometriosis who experience LARS-like symptoms.

A cost-effectiveness analysis of Navina Smart on adult patients affected by neurogenic bowel dysfunction.

For those who rely on intermittent catheterization, minimizing discomfort is a key concern. This short video explores the science behind a smoother catheterization experience.

Take part of clinical data on transanal irrigation as a mean to manage neurogenic bowel in the pediatric population with Spina Bifida

Læs mere om, hvad cauda equina syndrom er, hvilken effekt det har på blæren og tarmen, og hvordan blære- og tarmsymptomer ved cauda equina kan afhjælpes.

In this article you will get the perspective from an individual with a SCI on the management of his bladder and bowel after the injury.

Oversigt over almindelige blære- og tarmdysfunktioner.

In this publication highlight you can read about the identification, assessment, and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.

Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical studies can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you.

Bækkenbundsdysfunktion er almindeligt, men det er ikke så almindeligt at tale om det. I denne artikel finder du en forklaring om den basale bækkenbundsanatomi og en beskrivelse af symptomerne samt hvordan disse kan håndteres. Artiklen kan downloades og deles ud til dine patienter.

Et rectocele er en bule i den forreste eller bageste rektalvæg, hvor afføring kan sætte sig fast, hvilket resulterer i ufuldstændig tømning.

Bækkenbundsdysfunktion er en samling af symptomer og anatomiske forandringer relateret til abnormal funktion af strukturerne i bækkenbunden, hvilket inkluderer det støttende fibrøse væv kaldet fascia, blod- og nerveforsyningen og i særdeleshed bækkenbundsmuskulaturen.

In this publication highlight you will learn more about autonomic dysreflexia (AD) an how to manage an AD episode.

In this scientific review you will learn more about incomplete emptying causes and treatment.

In this publication highlight you can read more about how to evaluate neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction with a patient-centric tool, goal attainment scaling, to individualize management. 

In this publication highlight you can read about how constipation impacts urogenital symptoms in women.

Jessica Aparo, bækkenbundsspecialist på Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, fortæller om patientvurdering i forhold til brug af Transanal Irrigation.

In this publication highlight you can read about pediatric constipation causes, impact and management.

Bowel problems in children are common, up to 29% of children can be affected by functional constipation and functional fecal incontinence, where the symptom origin is not known.

In this science article a combined retrospective and cross-sectional survey study investigates chronic idiopathic constipation in children and bowel regimen with bowel irrigation, also called transanal irrigation (TAI).

In this summary you can read about what a neurogenic bowel is and goals and recommendations for treatment.

Den faldende tyktarm og endetarmen er den sidste fase af det menneskelige tarmsystem. Normalt er endetarmen relativt tom. Afføring kommer ikke kontinuerligt ind i endetarmen, men som massebevægelser

This is a summary of the published article Long-term efficacy and safety of transanal irrigation in multiple sclerosis by Passananti et al. 2016

Transanal irrigation (TAI) is a well-documented and safe bowel management therapy. Today, compliance is the major issue with TAI therapy, and may be improved through greater knowledge of which patient is best suited for TAI. Patient training and close follow up with digital support during start up may also increase compliance.

Defecation disorders are common in conditions affecting the nervous system, such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida and severe Parkinson’s disease, and have great impact on self-esteem, personal relationships and social life.1,2 Severity of the disorder often correlates to quality of life2 which is why improving bowel function is rated among the highest priorities among affected patients.3,4 Transanal Irrigation (TAI) offers a good, non-invasive, treatment alternative for these patients.

Fecal incontinence (FI) means involuntary loss of rectal content such as solid and liquid stool, mucus or flatus. FI is not a diagnosis but a symptom. It is considered a stigmatizing condition, and fear of having an accident in public restricts the social and working life for those who experience it. Although there are many treatment options, their long-term efficacy is poorly investigated.

Omhyggelig patientudvælgelse, individualiseret oplæring og opfølgning betragtes som væsentlige forudsætninger for et optimalt resultat og varig overholdelse af TAI-behandlingen.

Der findes forskellige løsninger til at afhjælpe forstoppelse, afføringslækage og tidskrævende behandling af tarmen, afhængigt af de individuelle behov og symptomernes sværhedsgrad.

Bowel dysfunction is surrounded by misconceptions and taboos that may interfere with treatment and that may result in self-medication not always innocuous to the patient care.