Monge Francisco Javier Carmona, Angorrilla Irene Álvarez, Aguado Elena Sánchez, Ruiz Felisa Rodríguez
Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcprcón, Madrid, España.
Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2011 Oct;45(5):1256-9. doi: 10.1590/s0080-62342011000500032.
The Flexi-Seal Fecal Management System is a device designed to offer improved care to critical care patients with fecal incontinence. Studies have proven the safety and effectiveness of the device, but there are scarce reports on the adverse events. This article presents two cases of critical care patients who developed complications associated with the use of the Flexi-Seal FMS. The System proved to be effective for the treatment; however, it requires special care in the handling, particularly regarding the periodical relief of pressure from the retention balloon and the correct positioning of the collection bag on the bed, so as to avoid excessive traction. The Flexi-Seal is useful to manage diarrhoea in critical patients, improving their well-being and reducing associated complications. Nevertheless, there is a need to improve knowledge related to the complications that may occur.
Flexi-Seal粪便管理系统是一种旨在为大便失禁的重症监护患者提供更好护理的设备。研究已证实该设备的安全性和有效性，但关于不良事件的报道却很少。本文介绍了两例使用Flexi-Seal粪便管理系统后出现并发症的重症监护患者。该系统在治疗中被证明是有效的；然而，在操作过程中需要特别小心，尤其是定期释放留置气囊的压力以及将收集袋在床上正确定位，以避免过度牵引。Flexi-Seal有助于管理重症患者的腹泻，改善他们的健康状况并减少相关并发症。尽管如此，仍有必要提高对可能发生的并发症的认识。
