What is stay fix?
The StayFIX® fixation device for percutaneous non-vascular catheters is a cost-effective, time-saving, needleless catheter securement device. It is specifically designed to stop migration, movement and accidental removal of the catheter.
How do I use a StayFIX fixation device?
How to use StayFIX Fixation Device?
- Remove it from sterile packaging.
- Align the fixation device slit with catheter or tube.
- Slide it slit around catheter or tube until catheter or tube is positioned in the hole against the blue foam.
- Peel off the paper backing and adhere it to the skin.
Is StayFIX latex free?
Merit Medical’s StayFix nephrostomy dressing – sterile, self-adhesive, latex-free catheter securement device – in 2 sizes.
How do you shower with a nephrostomy bag?
Do not swim or take baths while you have a nephrostomy tube. You can shower after wrapping the end of the nephrostomy tube with plastic wrap. Change the dressing around the nephrostomy tube about every 3 days or when it gets wet or dirty. A nurse will teach you how to change the dressing.
How often should you change nephrostomy dressing?
Changing the Nephrostomy Tube Dressing
You will need to remove the dressing where the tube enters your child’s side, clean the area, and replace the dressing 1-3 times each week.
How do you sleep with a nephrostomy bag?
Lying on the side of the tube may be uncomfortable so try the other side. If you have tubes in both kidneys, find a position that suits you. Tip: Try to place the urostomy bag in a good position to allow the connections to be in the curve of the waist to avoid discomfort and to make it easier for sleeping.
How long can you live with a nephrostomy bag?
Survival times after percutaneous nephrostomy
Four studies stated median survival post-PCN that ranged between 4–21 months [9, 11, 14, 15]. The other three studies stated their mean survival time as 31, 4.4 and 15 months respectively [5, 12, 13].
How long can a person live with a nephrostomy?
Nariculum et al reported a 55% survival at 1 year, 36% at 2 years and 14% at three years [11] and Chio and colleagues showed an average survival of 16 months for hormone naïve patients and 4.5 months for hormone relapsed patients [14].