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In the past incontinence and output monitoring was managed by either inserting an indwelling catheter or the patient being incontinent in diapers. The Purewick external female catheter is an innovation that provides alternate incontinence management for female patients.
This device is placed between the gluteal cleft and labia and then conected to low continuous suction. The patient is then able to void per usual and the urine absorbs into the soft pad area of the device and is suctioned into the canister.

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-  Allows for accurate output monitoring on incontinent patients without using an indwelling catheter
-Reduces skin breakdown from moisture exposure
- Decreases the number of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) due to decreased indwelling catheter use. The risk of getting a CAUTI increases between  3-7% for every day they have a catheter (Warren et al., 2020).
-Makes it easier for caregivers to manage incontinence for patients at home.

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- Can not be used on patients with diarrhea.
-Can be costly for at home use. Device must be changed at least twice per day and after pt has BM.
-Can become dislodged if patient is moving around.
- Potential for leakage if applied improperly.
-Must have access to suction
-Can not be used on patient's that are out of bed (ambulating)

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I think that this product is essential for reducing the number of indwelling catheters in the hospital setting. Frequently, incontinent patients have indwelling catheters placed in order to obtain an accurate output. This product allows for output monitoring without the associated risk of causing an urinary tract infection.
This product also provides the possibility of allowing bed bound patients to possibly live at home for longer periods. When their caregivers are elderly, the amount of physical demand required to change a dependent patient every couple of hours may be too much. But managing the catheter system and repositioning patient could possibly be more manageable. It would also prevent patient from lying in urine all night if the caregiver doesn't typically get up throughout the night to change the patient.

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Purewick external female catheter embedded video

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Purewick external female catheter embedded video

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Daniel- Because of his discipline he will keep the group structured and meet deadlines.
Pablo- His positivity will affect the morale of the group.
Sheila- Her strategic thinking will allow the group to be able to thoroughly examine any issues and identify potential barriers.

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BD. (2020, May 19). BD PureWick Female External Catheter [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EaSDAc6SB0

Warren, C., Fosnacht, J. D., & Tremblay, E. E. (2020). Implementation of an external female urinary catheter as an alternative to an indwelling urinary catheter. American Journal of Infection Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.023