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Hi, has anyone had experience and luck with Texas Catheters for use overnight in male dementia patients? We are considering one as Im concerned our loved one's high volume of urinary incontinence is going to worsen their skin issues (we use the most absorbent Abena brand briefs & are still having issues). I dont think our loved one will do well with the catheter on but am wondering if anyone has any luck or tricks/tips with this. If you have any brands/models you recommend id appreciate it. thanks!

No we didn’t use jumpers . They had a hospital gown on overnight . It was in SNF . I feel like the jumpers would be difficult to deal with overnight while in bed , if they needed to be cleaned of BM .
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waytomisery Sep 23, 2024
I meant this to be a reply to below. Sorry 😬
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I worked in facilities where we used them . It depended on the patient . If they were confused they would frequently pull it off , and / or , if they moved around in bed it would fall off .
It worked for bedbound patients who slept soundly and had to be turned by staff every 2 hours .
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AliBoBali Sep 23, 2024
Did you ever use back-open-only jumpers? I wonder if this would help prevent more able-bodied folks from pulling things off. It seems it would, but I wonder if folks get that much more agitated if they can't get to, reach to, something strange or irritating.

I can see it falling off, regardless. When I considered this type of catheter for my dad, I didn't think it was worthwhile. I figured absorbent briefs or a permanent catheter were better.
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