Choosing Catheters: Be Educated

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Kevin Cleary

For many people the use of catheters is a necessity. A urinary catheter is a tube system that is inserted into the body (usually through the urethra) to collect urine from the bladder. Your doctor or healthcare provider may determine the use of a catheter is recommended on a short/long term basis.

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Caring for Your Catheter

Posted on Jul 11, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

Catheter care is important to prevent infections, complications and maintaining overall good health. Ensure care during cleaning and changing your catheter.

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Catheters and their Making

Posted on Nov 07, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

The history of urinary catheters takes them back into centuries with the first catheter being made of reeds. Today, silicone catheters are most commonly used.

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Urinary Catheters - Silicone versus Latex

Posted on Nov 17, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

Urinary catheters are available in a large variety of sizes, materials and types. Selection of the kind of catheter to be used by the patient has to be made keeping in mind several factors such as medical need, expected period of use (whether short-term or long-term), personal choice and what are the risks involved in terms of infection.

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Catheters and Size

Posted on Dec 10, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

Buying a catheter involves determining the right catheter size in terms of length and diameter. This will ensure greater efficiency and less personal trauma.

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Catheters and Types

Posted on Dec 10, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

There are different kinds of catheters – intermittent catheter, indwelling/Foley catheter, external/condom catheter. Suprapubic catheterization is an option, too.

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Posted in Urological Care

CAUTI – Woes of Catheters

Posted on Dec 26, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

A health condition or a surgical procedure necessitates the use of a catheter but unfortunately, while it works to improve the functioning of the urinary bladder, it may also work to bring on some health woes. And primarily among them is UTI, or urinary tract infection.

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Catheters Which One To Buy… Disposable or Reusable?

Posted on Jan 28, 2015 by Razia Sanwari

Reusing something maybe a smart way to save money and be eco-friendly but would this principle apply to medical devices too? Unless clearly specified as reusable, it is an absolute no-no, especially so with SUDs or single-use devices.

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Coude Catheter Buying Guide- Type, Uses and Options

Posted on Apr 09, 2016 by Taikhum Sadiq

Coude catheters or curved tip catheters are just like the straight tip catheters, but the tip is curved inwards. In French Coude means bend or elbow. Coude tip catheters have a curved tip and they are usually prescribed when a patient has conditions that can make inserting a straight tip catheter difficult.

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