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The Importance of Professional Securement Fixation Device

Continuous tugging on the urine bag during daily activities and sleep often leads to the accidental dislodgement of the nephrostomy tube from the kidney. This disrupts urine drainage, causing kidney pain and potentially serious complications. Delayed reinsertion of the tube can result in significant discomfort, pain, and life-threatening conditions.

If the nephrostomy tube is dislodged, immediate emergency care is required to reinsert it.

Most medical facilities use adhesive strips and sutures to secure the tube to the patient’s back, but these methods are inadequate and fail to address patient needs or concerns. Research indicates that 25% of nephrostomy tubes are unintentionally removed.

Around 5% of catheterized patients and individuals bedridden in hospice or nursing homes use urinary nephrostomy tube catheters. Approximately 25% of these patients inadvertently remove their tubes, leading to unnecessary complications, time loss, pain, and heightened risk of kidney damage. The insertion of a nephrostomy tube into the kidney must be performed by a qualified radiologist using ultrasound and angiography equipment, with the procedure costing the hospital approximately 2,000 Euros.

Securing a nephrostomy tube is critical for several reasons:

  1. Infection prevention: An unsecured catheter can irritate the skin, create wounds, and increase infection risk; proper fixation maintains cleanliness and lowers infection chances.
  2. Displacement prevention: An unsecured tube may shift, impairing function, causing leaks, and inducing pain; severe dislodgement can lead to serious injury or even death, while proper anchoring ensures stability.
  3. Discomfort reduction: Unintentional movement can cause pain or unease; securing the catheter minimizes this issue.
  4. Catheter integrity: Frequent movement can tear or damage the tube; fixation prevents such wear and maintains its condition.
  5. Medical treatment improvement: Secure catheter fixation enhances the healthcare team’s ability to monitor a patient’s recovery without concern for disruptions caused by catheter movement or displacement.

 

Proper catheter fixation is a fundamental component of effective medical treatment – ensuring patient safety, optimizing clinical outcomes, and facilitating ongoing monitoring without concerns over catheter displacement.