When the bowel works, life works

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1 When the bowel works, life works

2 Feeling better by taking control It can be difficult to establish a regular bowel routine for people living with chronic constipation, incontinence or time-consuming bowel management procedures. One highly effective and well-proven solution can be transanal irrigation (TAI). Irrigation with lukewarm water is a safe way to empty the bowels. 2 6 It can save a lot of time and frustration when conservative alternatives such as diet, lifestyle changes and stool modifying medicine are not working. 2 Used routinely, it establishes a predictable pattern for defecating that restores a sense of control, dignity and freedom. 7 And it helps maintain the bowel system in a healthy working order. TAI can help normalise bowel management routines. Frequency of treatments varies depending on individual needs for some people it may be needed daily, for others twice a week. The pattern best suited for each person is decided in consultation with a healthcare provider. 7 References 3. Del Popolo G, et al. Treatment of neurogenic bowel dysfunction using transanal irrigation: a multicenter Italian study. Spinal Cord. 2008;46: Faaborg PM, et al. Long-term outcome of transanal colonic irrigation for neurogenic bowel dysfunction. Spinal Cord 2009;47: Christensen P, et al. Long-Term Outcome and Safety of Transanal Irrigation for Constipation and Fecal Incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum 2009;52: Shandling B, Gilmour RF. The enema continence catheter in spina bifida: successful bowel management. J Pediatr Surg. 1987;22(3): Emmanuel A, et al. Consensus review of best practice of transanal irrigation in adults. Spinal Cord. 2013;51(10):15 22.

3 Make life work with the innovative Navina Smart Navina Smart uses the latest technology to assist you, enabling you to perform TAI more conveniently, safely and consistently with better control. From the Navina Smart control unit, you will be able to manage water volume and irrigation speed, saving you energy and enabling safer instillation of water and more comfortable control of balloon inflation. The unit has safety settings to prevent accidental over-inflation or excessive water. It is controlled intuitively through the user-friendly interface. And you can save treatment data and observations with the Navina Smart app for later review during consultations with your healthcare provider. This can help optimise the exact right treatment parameters that work for you, and ensure that they will be the same every time you use Navina Smart. Also, it can be encouraging to see the progress you are making by seeing the results of treatment over time.

4 Save time Once you ve learned the procedure and your body has adapted to it, the procedure should only take between 30 and 60 minutes. 1,2 Take control A smart TAI procedure with Navina Smart lets you decide when and where to do it with confidence, giving you more options for work, travel or just getting out. References 1. Märzheuser S, et al. Improvements in Incontinence with Self-Management in Patients with Anorectal Malformations. Eur J Pediatr Surg Feb Christensen P, et al. A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Transanal Irrigation Versus Conservative Bowel Management in Spinal Cord-Injured Patients. Gastroenterology. 2006;131: Feel better Restoring predictability in the bowel means less risk for incontinence or constipation, and better overall physical health. 7 It will also lower the risk for embarrassing accidents. Stay on track Data from each treatment can be saved using the Navina Smart app on your mobile device. This helps you track your progress, and share information quickly with your doctor.

5 Navina Smart designed with you in mind At Wellspect HealthCare, we are very proud to be the developers of a new and smart way of practicing and following up TAI Navina Systems, including Navina Smart. The system was developed in cooperation with users and healthcare professionals to adapt to individual needs and preferences, making TAI easier and a better option for a wider range of people.

6 Stick with Smart TAI can be very helpful when more conservative treatments do not provide satisfying results. However since your body needs to adapt to the therapy and the optimal settings must be found, it may take time to see results anywhere from 4 12 weeks. 7 It is important to not be constipated at the start of treatment your healthcare provider may prescribe stool modifying medications before or in conjunction with TAI treatments. Irrigation must be given a proper chance to be effective, as your body needs time to adapt to the procedure. It is critical to keep at it many people have benefited from irrigation and the renewed sense of control it can bring, but only when they have been consistent in using the therapy. 7 Navina Smart is a one-of-a-kind device, because it is designed to make it easier for you to stick to the procedure. You will find you can personalise your smart TAI procedure just the way you and your doctor or nurse intend it. And that it is easy enough to learn, understand and use.

7 Keep track conveniently Navina Smart includes a unique smartphone application for saving treatment information, which you can either share with your doctor or nurse or use to track your own progress. Information, tips and more can also be accessed through the application. Is Navina Smart right for you? Navina Smart is only available by prescription from your healthcare provider. It forms part of an overall bowel treatment program and is not indicated for all conditions. Ask your doctor or nurse if Navina Smart can help make life work for you. Just a click away Navinasystems.co.uk is a good place to start when you want to know more about bowel function, transanal irrigation or find answers to questions you may have when beginning with irrigation. You will also find a link to download the Navina education smartphone app. Navina Classic Navina Classic is a manual version that can be used as a complement or alternative to Navina Smart, for instance if travelling with limited access to electricity or or if you prefer manual irrigation.

8 Wellspect HealthCare, the company behind the family of LoFric catheters, is proud to include Navina Systems in its portfolio of innovative continence care solutions. We passionately strive to make a real difference every day to everyone who needs our products and services. That is why every solution bearing the Wellspect HealthCare name carries with it the trust and dependability built on more than 30 years of life- improving performance. As part of our ongoing commitment to minimising environmental impact, Navina Systems production in Sweden is powered using green energy. For more information, please visit Navinasystems.co.uk Wellspect HealthCare, a Dentsply Sirona Company. All rights reserved GB-1604 Navina is the trademark of Wellspect HealthCare. Wellspect HealthCare, Building 3, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 ONY Phone: