7 Things You ShouldKnow about MaleIntermittent Catheters Published 2019/11/27 If you are a man new to using intermittent catheters, here are 7 things you should know about self-catheterization. This article will cover the reasons for self-catheterization, the risk of catheter-associated UTI, having privacy and control, what common sizes of catheters, straight vs coude tip, catheter […]
Indiana Pouch: Surgery, Complications, and Catheterization What is an Indiana Pouch? An Indiana pouch is a continent catheterizable urine pouch constructed during a urinary diversion surgery. It is made from the person’s own intestines to substitute some but not all functions of the bladder. When a bladder malfunctions due to cancer, bladder exstrophy, chronic inflammation, […]
Pocket Catheters:What They Are andWhere to Get Them Published 2019/11/22 Updated 2023/06/20 What is CompactCath®? The pocket-like catheters are simply catheters that can fit in your pocket, and they usually refer to intermittent catheters. Pocket catheters serve the exact same purpose as regular catheters. The only difference is they are compact enough to fit into […]
Urostomy Complications:What to ExpectAfter Your Surgery Published 2019/11/15 Urinary diversion surgeries are generally safe, but many times complications can arise with the newly created urinary tract system. This article will give you an overview of the most common urostomy complications to expect after surgery. What is a urostomy? A urostomy (urinary ostomy) is a hole […]
How to Find the Urethra andAvoid UTIs: A Guide for Female Catheter Users Published 2019/11/14 Finding the urethra and avoiding UTIs are two common problems encountered by female catheter users. Because the urethral opening is small, it is hard to see or feel it, and it is prone to be infected. But don’t worry, this […]
Caring for a new urostomy can be daunting, but it is nonetheless very important for your health and wellbeing. To help you, this article will go over the everyday practices of urostomy care. Before we start, it is useful to understand what is a urostomy, what is a stoma, and what are the different types […]