Hoping for some professional feedback on a product.

lifelearningrn, BSN, RN · Mar 16, 2015

I wouldn't use it as the risk of damaging the bowel seems high. While digital disimpaction is in our scope- I'm not sure using this tool would be.

EllyW · Mar 17, 2015

Thank you for responding! So if the device is safe, as they claim it is, and studies/doctors show that risk of damage is as low as other methods then it could be useful? Just don't want to invest my time in something that doesn't fill a need. If it has the potential to make a situation/procedure better for both patient and carer then I can see potential. Thank you again.

ShesanRN · Mar 17, 2015

My initial reaction is I'd still prefer to use my own gloved fingers/hand. In some procedures, there is no substitute for the sensory feedback, because of the high perforation risk, as newhospicern indicated.

"Current treatment of FI often means incomplete relief, multiple attempts, and prolonged pain. The DisImpactor offers an effective and clinically proven treatment modality." There is that potential; however, manual may remain the safest way overall in terms of potential pain and complication. Without delving into the ad's entire content, it seemed focused on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, something that has to be balanced with the big picture...

I love me some innovation, but I'm not sold on this one.

EllyW · Mar 18, 2015

Hmm. Good points. I see I will have some challenges if I work for them. I know they've been selling the product in certain channels for about a year now. I will have to look at testimonials from their current customers. Thank you again

TammyG · Mar 29, 2015

No way would I put that device in someone's rectum. I'm even a little surprised that that is within the scope of an RN license.

MunoRN, RN · Apr 4, 2015

I don't really see how it would be outside of a nurse's scope, although I don't think it would be all that useful. The rectal vault can be quite cavernous and it often takes fingers to actually get stuff out. I don't think blindly trying to snag rock hard nuggets would be all that effective.

allnurses Guide · Apr 4, 2015

This company was at the hospice convention in Las Vegas. We got a free sample. We talked about the perf risk and they were sure it wouldn't be a problem due to research and testing.

They are pricey though.

Nurses can use it w/o risk to their license but I think I'd rather help out the old fashioned way. :up:

ixchel · Apr 4, 2015

Either this person works for a marketing department and is trying to get some free word-of-mouth, or they are in merchandising and attempting to do an analysis in the laziest, freest way possible.

allnurses Guide · Apr 4, 2015

Either this person works for a marketing department and is trying to get some free word-of-mouth, or they are in merchandising and attempting to do an analysis in the laziest, freest way possible.

We have the sample product hanging on a bulletin board to remind us of one particular patient who was exceedingly difficult to help resolve intractable constipation.