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Dialysis Catheter Patients:
When was the last time you could take a shower?
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(The following is taken from the Korshield website)
My name is Dr. Adel Korkor and I am a clinical nephrologist treating dialysis patients with central venous catheters and temporary and tunneled hemodialysis catheters for over 25 years.
Over the years, my catheter patients have come to me asking how they could take a shower rather than always having to take a bath. They would come to me showing all the different ways they had “jerry-rigged” their catheter site so they could shower and, frankly, most of them scared me! Catheter infection and sepsis were only just some of my concerns. I knew there had to be a better way.
Over the last 3 years, I have worked to develop a catheter site protector that finally met my requirements. The Korshield is a patented (US Patent 6,877,167) product that uses the same technology the U.S. Navy SEALS use to keep dry diving in hundreds of feet of water. Like the Navy SEALS, my patients come in all shapes and sizes, so I designed the Korshield to custom fit your neck and head.
Catheters are a pain to deal with
I know it and you know it. However, they are often the only solution that is available. That does not mean your quality of life has to suffer because of it.
Patients who have used the Korshield have been thrilled to be able to take a shower again. It is amazing how this simple addition to a person’s daily life can make such a difference.
Here are testimonials from central venous catheter patients who have used the Korshield.
"It was so invigorating to shower again!!"
"It has changed my life, I can finally stand up in the shower and really wash my hair."
"I love the fact that I can take a shower again."
How does the Korshield work?
The Korshield has a rubber neck seal that you pull over your head before you enter the shower. This keeps water out from under the cape preventing water leaking onto your catheter site. You adjust the cape so that it covers your catheter site completely. Shower normally; however, you need to clean carefully the area under the cape so that you keep water from coming in contact with the catheter site.
When you are done with your shower, dry your hair and face and carefully, remove the Korshield by pulling it over your head (you can stretch the opening along the side of your neck), and hang it in the bathroom where it can drip and dry.
I know that cost is always an issue. The disposable options can cost hundreds of dollars per year. I designed the Korshield to be reusable giving you many years of service. It is made from high quality, heavy-duty polyurethane-coated ballistic nylon to be waterproof and take the abuse of years of use.
How do you get the Korshield?
Simply visit us at http://www.korshield.com
Or call us at 866-811-4900 and simply say "I need help with my Korshield" and you will be directed to the right person.
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Message from Epoman, I encourage all IHD members to check out the "Korshield" and let us know how it worked out for you. Korshield is an Official IHD Sponsor.
- Epoman
Owner/Admin