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Published on: November 4, 2010
[Fecal control system Flexi-Seal FMS]
Gemma Marín Vivó1, Joaquín Calixto Rodríguez, Xavi Rodríguez Martínez
1Hospital General Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona. gmarinv@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Fecal incontinence in a bedridden patient is a common problem which upsets the patient's well-being. Besides the discomfort and the hygienic problem which this situation cause, complications related to these can arise. Recently a fecal derivation system called Flexi-Seal FMS has appeared on the market; this system is destined to control fecal incontinence in a bedridden patient. This device bears the characteristic which make it ideal for the control of fecal incontinence in a bedridden patient; furthermore, this device reduces nurses' workload, as well as the length of hospital stay and hospital costs.

