Mastering proper catheter use is essential for urinary incontinence patients and intermittent catheter users. Not only will it ensure your comfort, but it will also prevent known complications, like urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are the most common complication of using catheters, typically occurring when bacteria enter the urinary system. If you have a UTI, […]
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Maintaining a Healthy Sex Life with Intermittent Catheterization
Maintaining a Healthy Sex Life with Intermittent Catheterization Published 2023/10/05 Intermittent catheterization (IC) is a bladder management technique that involves draining the bladder manually using a catheter. It is a common and effective way to manage bladder dysfunction in people with a variety of conditions, including spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, and bladder cancer. While […]
Catheter Types: Straight versus Curved (Coudé)
People who have bladder problems such as urinary incontinence or retention may need the help of a urethral catheter to drain the bladder at scheduled intervals. The urethra is the tubular structure that drains the bladder to the outside. In males, the urethra is longer (8 inches) than in females (2 inches) and there is […]
Long-Term Catheter Use: What to Expect and How to Maintain Quality of Life
By Olivia Wolfe Half a century ago, living with a catheter seemed terrifying. Even now, the idea of having this aid attached to you at all times can feel daunting and leave you questioning every aspect of your life. But that’s a dated mindset. Science has been making strides in the previous decades and incredible […]
Spinal Cord Injury and Bladder Training
Spinal Cord Injury and Bladder Training Published 2022/03/10 Patients with spinal cord injury are often unable to urinate on their own. If urine is not drained in a timely manner, the bladder is prone to short-term distention and long-term kidney damage, which can even be life-threatening. There are many ways to drain urine and in […]
Can Cranberry Juice Help UTI?
Can cranberry juice help UTI? Published 2021/09/23 What is the nutritional composition of cranberry? Can Cranberry Juice Help UTI? Let’s take a look at the nutritional composition of cranberry. Fresh cranberries contain nearly 86~87% water, 4~5% fructose, 2% insoluble fiber, 1.4% soluble fiber, 2.4% organic acid, water-soluble vitamins B and C and are very rich […]
Can You Reuse Catheters? Studies overviews
Can You Reuse an Intermittent catheters? Studies overview Published 2021/09/16 FDA’s study, current guidance and regulation Can you reuse intermittent catheters? Before answering the question, we might need to have a quick glance at the history of reusing single-use medical devices. Before the late 1970s, most medical devices were considered reusable for the reason of […]
Quick Recap on Paralympics
Quick recap on Paralympics Update: Both women’s sitting volley team and men’s wheelchair basketball have confirmed their semi-final on Sept. 01, 2021.! Big Congratulation on defending the medal of Paralympics! As the Paralympics has been coming to a close, Let’s get a quick recap on two stirring group events that you mustn’t miss. Women’s Sitting Volleyball team: Deffending the […]
Jessica Long’s Journey: Not Easy, but Amazing
Jessica Long’s Journey: Not Easy, but Amazing With the upcoming 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, a commercial featuring a Paralympic swimmer made by the sponsor TOYOTA has caught people’s attention on the Internet. People are asking—Who is the swimmer in that awe-inspiring commercial? Jessica Long, the Top Swimmer with Numerous World Records The 29-year-old swimmer, […]
You Share, CompactCath Donates! 2021 CompactCath Virtual Challenge
You Share, CompactCath Donates! 2021 CompactCath Virtual Challenge What is a “virtual challenge”? CompactCath’s virtual challenge means that our challenge is completely available online. A single click on the webpage can make a great difference. It’s easy! Help and encourage others without hassle! Why is CompactCath holding this challenge? There are two reasons. First of […]
Hydrophilic Catheters: Benefits and Instructions
Hydrophilic Catheters:Benefits and Instructions Published 2021/02/17 Updated 2022/12/15 What are the benefits ofusing a hydrophilic catheter? Potentially Less Urethral Injury Since a lubricated hydrophilic catheter is very slippery, the friction it causes to the urethra during catheterization is also relatively small. Less friction means there’s a decreased likelihood of urethral pain, discomfort, and injury. A […]