URINARY SYSTEM People with urine retention may not realize their bladder isn’t emptying fully, posing a health risk. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE URINARY EXAMINATIONS Urinary retention is the inability to completely empty the bladder. It can be acute or chronic. Acute retention is a sudden and often painful inability to excrete urine. Chronic retention, however, …
URINARY SYSTEM Urinary system involves nerves and organs coordinated with the brain and spinal cord. Communication breakdown can lead to issues. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE NEUROGENIC BLADDER The spinal cord injury as well as diseases such as multiple sclerosis and congenital conditions as spina bifida can cause neurogenic bladder. Since it is a bladder dysfunction, …
URINARY SYSTEM Urinary system involves nerves and organs coordinated with the brain and spinal cord. Communication breakdown can lead to issues. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE URINARY SYSTEM Before treating bladder problems, it is useful for you to know the basic anatomy and physiology of the urinary system as it will …
LIVING A GOOD LIFE WITH IC By adapting your vehicle you become more independent in working and taking part in social activities. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE DRIVING AND ADJUSTING THE CAR AFTER A SCI / MOBILITY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY The car often represents a practical need and allows for a greater degree of autonomy …
LIVING A GOOD LIFE WITH IC Body struggles with temperature control, so predicting trouble situations matters. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE THERMO REGULATION AFTER A SCI / MAINTAINING BODY TEMPERATURE Difficulties with regulating body heat are one of the possible consequences of a spinal cord injury, particularly during high summer temperatures. This is why it is …
LIVING A GOOD LIFE WITH IC It is vital that your wheelchair can adapt to you and your individual needs. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE CHOOSING AN ACTIVE WHEELCHAIR Since wheelchair users are largely dependent on them, they have to rely on wheelchairs for mobility and independence. It is very important that wheelchairs are adaptable to …
LIVING A GOOD LIFE WITH IC The key is to communicate with your partner openly and discover what works for you both. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE INTIMATE LIFE / MAINTAINING A SATISFYING SEX LIFE Intimate life occupies every person to a greater or lesser extent and has a significant impact on the overall satisfaction with …
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LIVING A GOOD LIFE WITH IC By adapting your living space you can achieve a higher level of independence in your home. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE PARENTS’ CORNER. Raising a child with SCI As parents, you always put the well-being of your children first. When you are taking care of a child with a spinal …
LIVING A GOOD LIFE WITH IC By adapting your living space you can achieve a higher level of independence in your home. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE LIVING SPACE ADJUSTMENTS AFTER A SCI After a spinal cord injury, you will probably need to adjust your living space to the new conditions. Adapting the space is important …
CHOSING THE RIGHT CATHETER Catheters with a hydrophilic coating have the lowest incidence of complications associated with intermittent catheterization. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE CONTINENCE CARE CATHETERS WITH A HYDROPHILLIC COATING PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS WITH HYDROPHILIC COATING The hydrophilic coating is a layer of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) located on the surface of some catheters’ tubes, which becomes very slippery in …
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