There are three different pieces to the bladder cancer puzzle. All of them are important for understanding the big picture. (from Craig Hospital)
Resources for Bladder Management
Web Resources
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An overview of the entire urinary system from RRTC.
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In this booklet, we describe a completely natural approach to treating UTI that involves the use of the simple sugar D-mannose, a close cousin of D-glucose.
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The NGC mission is to provide physicians and other health professionals, health care providers, health plans, integrated delivery systems, purchasers, and others an accessible mechanism for obtaining objective, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines and to further their dissemination, implementation, and use.
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This is the Secondary Conditions of Spinal Cord Impairment Health Education Video Series. This 11-part video series is intended to be equally useful for persons with spinal cord impairments at home or by health and rehabilitation centers for education and training activities.
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When bacteria get into your bladder or kidneys and cause you to have symptoms, you have a urinary tract infection ( UTI). It is important to know the difference between an infection and bacteriuria (having bacteria in the urine but no symptoms). (from UW Medicine)
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Symptoms and care for a UTI from UW Medicine.
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Fact Sheets
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An article from RRTC on how SCI affects the prevelence of bladder cancer.
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Reviews the urinary system, how it works after an SCI, and types of bladder management programs. Discusses possible problems with the urinary tract, treatment methods and steps to staying healthy.
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Spinal Cord Injury Manual - Chapter 3: Bladder. A publication of the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of the Delaware Valley.
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A brochure from UW Medicine.
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el Manual de Herida de Médula Espinal - el Capítulo 3: Vejiga. Una publicación del Centro de Herida de Médula Espinal Regional del Valle Delaware. (Bladder Management)
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A brochure explaining the pros/cons and maintenance of a suprapubic catheter.
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Companies / Products
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The Sammons Preston catalog is a leading provider of rehabilitation, assistive and splinting products all over the world.
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The PUMP is a revolutionary new power wheelchair accessory that enables users to empty their urinary leg bags directly into a toilet or urinal with just the press of a button. The PUMP attaches to the outlet of the leg bag and directs the flow of urine out through the tip of a flexible Wand. A simple switch activated by the user turns the Pumping Unit on and off, and an ultra compact 12-volt Lithium Polymer Battery powers The PUMP for up to 5 days with an overnight charge. The PUMP installs easily and quickly on virtually any power wheelchair.
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