Why choose the Macy Catheter?
Medication and fluid administration is easy, quick, and comfortable for the patient.
Patented and FDA-cleared to provide rectal access for administration of medications and fluids
Safer and more comfortable method of medication administration than other options like IV and SubQ
Easy set-up, maintenance, and drug disposal
Discreet (After the initial insertion, which is painless, the catheter is accessed at the patient’s thigh or abdomen)
Caregivers/loved ones can administer medications and reinsert if necessary
Non sterile placement; can be placed by any licensed clinician
Clinical FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions regarding use of the Macy Catheter® and rectal administration for pain relief and symptom management.
Most medications used for symptoms such as pain, nausea, agitation, and shortness of breath and even some antibiotics can be given effectively with rapid onset of action via the rectal route.
Hospi has curated a list of medications and bioavailability as reported in the literature.
Per the literature, hypotonic solutions such as water, Pedialyte, ½ NS, and ¼ NS are typically used, and infusion rates of 250ml/hr are tolerated well.
Hospi’s Policy and Procedure template includes a fluid administration procedure.*
The template is for illustrative purposes only. Further modification by the agency and its prescribers is intended/expected.
The Macy Catheter is used to administer medications and fluids to patients whose oral route is compromised and for whom parenteral access is difficult or not indicated. Rectal administration is a proven route of delivery and can be particularly relevant for patients presenting with dehydration, pain, agitation, seizures, fever, or nausea/vomiting. It has been used in hospice and palliative care, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and emergency departments.
Hospi has curated testimonials from clinicians and caregivers who discuss how the Macy Catheter impacted their agencies as a whole and/or interactions with specific patients.
Hospi’s Clinical Team can answer further questions.
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Publications
A collection of scientific publications, case studies, and white papers about the Macy Catheter and utilization of the rectal route for medication and fluid administration.
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Transforming Medication and Fluid Administration in Post Acute Care
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Mitigating the labor crisis in post-acute care
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Current Updates in Rectal Infusion of Fluids and Medications
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A Cost and Quality Analysis of Utilizing a Rectal Catheter for Medication Administration in End-of-Life Symptom Management
