A Healthy Bladder is a Happy Bladder It’s important to maintain good bladder health as it plays a key role in the functioning of your body. The bladder is a collapsible muscular pouch that sits behind the pubic bone in the lower pelvis. It is connected to the kidneys with a tubes called ureters. It […]
Become a Catheter Expert Starting self-catheterization can be a daunting process. Many new users are intimidated by the idea, and feel apprehensive about inserting a catheter on their own. Rest assured that it’s a relatively simple task that you’ll be able to master in no time! Whether it’s your absolute first-time self-cathing, or you’ve tried […]
Kidney Stones: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide Did you know that kidney stones and ureteral stones affect 1 in 11 people and account for 1% of hospital admissions in the United States? Over the last several decades, more and more individuals in the United States alone are beginning to suffer through the experience of passing kidney […]
Why should I learn to catheterize in a public restroom? The main reason to use a catheter is to empty urine from the bladder when the bladder cannot empty on its own. Sometimes this is due to an enlarged prostate that blocks the flow. In other cases, there is a nerve-muscle disconnect in the bladder […]
Urinary Catheter Types and Sizes There are many three main types of catheters—intermittent catheters, indwelling catheters, and external catheters. Catheters sizes are measured by a french scale. This article will help you understand the different kinds of catheters, and figure out what is your catheter size in french scale. What is a urinary catheter? A […]
What is Hematuria and Why is There Blood in My Catheter? Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in one’s urine. Finding blood in your urine after catheter insertion is a common complication of intermittent catheterization. Although intermittent catheterization has its side-effect, it still gives users a wide range of benefits such as increased independence […]
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, immune-mediated disease that attacks nerves coated with myelin in the brain. Myelin acts much like the rubber coating of electrical wires to keep the electrical signals from escaping and moving forward. Destroying the myelin and the nerve producing varying degrees of physical disability and psychological […]
The History of the Urinary Catheter Since the late 20th century, the word “catheter” has taken the world by storm. It revolutionized the way people suffering from a plethora of conditions have lived their lives and established itself as a multi-billion dollar industry. Because of this industry’s recent ascension to the international market, many think […]
Straight and Coudé Catheters One step in finding the right catheter for you is deciding between straight and coudé catheters. Depending on your body, one may work better for you than the other. It’s important to note that the tip is the only difference between the two, which is either straight or curved (coudé) on […]