Rectal Route Proves Simpler and More Effective Than Oral

Rectal Route Proves Simpler and More Effective Than Oral

Heather Lazzaretti, RN Case Manager Kline Galland Hospice Heather Lazzaretti, RN shares her experience with taking care of a patient with end-stage dementia. Using the Macy Catheter helped to ease the patient’s pain in far less time than oral medication did...
How to Introduce a Rectal Catheter to Concerned Caregivers

How to Introduce a Rectal Catheter to Concerned Caregivers

Gail Simburger RN, CHPN After Hours/Weekends RN Providence Hospice of Seattle Gail shares her experience with taking care of a patient who needed medication and hydration assistance while battling stomach cancer. The patient was open to the idea of the Macy Catheter,...
Hospice Nurse Finds Rectal Catheter More Effective Than IV

Hospice Nurse Finds Rectal Catheter More Effective Than IV

Kim Huffington, RN, CHPN Manager Hospice Services Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services Kim Huffington RN, CHPN explains how the Macy Catheter improved patient care at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services by providing a more effective, cost-efficient,...
VP of Clinical Excellence Advocates for Rectal Catheter

VP of Clinical Excellence Advocates for Rectal Catheter

Robert Parker DNP, RN, CENP, CHPN, CHP Chief Compliance Officer & VP Clinical Excellence and Integrity Intrepid USA Healthcare Services Robert describes introducing the Macy Catheter to his aunt, who was in hospice care and did not want to be constantly admitted...
If Your Patient Can’t Swallow, Try the Rectal Route

If Your Patient Can’t Swallow, Try the Rectal Route

Nargis Nardi MSN, RN, CHPN, WCC Director of Clinical Development Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care of Illinois Nargis recalls her first use of the Macy Catheter on an end-of-life patient. He experienced his last hours of life in peace and comfort rather than in...