A New User’s Guide to Mastering Self-Catheterization Published 2019/08/23 Updated 2023/05/03 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! Become a […]
Tips for Catheterizingin a Public Restroom Published 2021/12/20 Why should I learn tocatheterize 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 […]
Urinary Catheter Typesand Sizes and How to Choose Published 2019/08/05Updated 2021/09/19Updated 2023/04/23 Table of Contents There are three main types of urinary catheters—intermittent catheters, indwelling catheters, and external catheters. A urinary catheter’s size is determined by the girth of the catheter, which is measured on the french scale. This article will help you understand the different […]
What is hematuriaand why is there bloodin my catheter? Published 2019/08/05Updated 2021/05/12Updated 2023/04/16 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 […]
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 […]
CompactCath Continues to Expand Product Portfolio With New Discreet And More Hygienic Intermittent Catheters CompactCath® Lite: Products welcome added relief for everyday self-catheterizing users SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 20th, 2019 (PRESS RELEASE) — CompactCath (www.compactcath.com), a medical device company committed to improving the quality of life for people with bladder conditions, has today announced the […]
How Support Groups Can Benefit Your Bladder Health Published 2019/12/06 Whether you’re new to catheterizing or have been doing it for years, it can be a daunting process. You might feel like you don’t know anyone who understands or can help. Friends and family may be supportive and sympathetic, but they don’t truly understand what […]
Top 5 Healthy Self-Catheterization Tips Clean self-catheterization is regularly practised by people with urinary retention, neurogenic bladder, or who have undergone urinary diversion surgeries.Although intermittent catheters give people with bladder dysfunctions greater mobility and independence, it is still associated with complications such as CAUTI (catheter-associated UTI), hematuria, and urethral stricture.To help you minimize your chance […]