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Medical Conditions That Cause Incontinence, Men Versus Women

By Complete Care Specialist March 22, 2018 | Incontinence urinary incontinence

What exactly is incontinence? Urinary incontinence is simply the loss of bladder control. This condition is relatively common, and it ranges in severity from occasional leaking to an uncontrollable release.When incontinence happens, urinary catheters are often involved. There are several different types of catheters, including intermittent catheters, indwelling catheters and...

7 Misconceptions About Urinary Incontinence

By Lauren Monteverde March 11, 2018 | bladder bladder problems incontinence urinary incontinence

7 Misconceptions about incontinence Urinary Incontinence is often misunderstood and because it can be embarrassing it is not talked about. This causes millions of people to mistreat and mismanage their symptoms. So, I have put together a list of common misconceptions people...

Incontinence Types, Causes and Solutions

By Lauren Monteverde March 01, 2018 | Incontinence urinary incontinence

What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence occurs when ones control of their urinary sphincter is either lost or weakened, resulting in the involuntary leakage of the bladder. According to the American Urological Association, it is estimated that twenty-five to thirty percent of Americans suffer from urinary incontinence, though exact numbers...

You're On Your Way to a Healthy Bladder With These 3 Diet Tips

By Aimee Coates February 19, 2018 |

Kidney disease can be a scary thing that leads to many different health complications. If kidney disease reaches the point where the patient has kidney function of less than 10 to 15%, a kidney transplant or dialysis will be necessary. Kidney disease can also bring on other medical supply needs...

Medical Devices in the Home, a Brief Overview

By Aimee Coates February 16, 2018 |

For the longest time, the most common need for medical devices in the home was to administer medication. When patients are no longer in the hospital, yet need their medication, medical devices like IVs and syringe pumps are brought to the home. Even items like medication measuring cups for liquid...

Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Catheters

By Travis Karlskind February 02, 2018 |

Urinary catheters have been used for more than 3,500 years to drain the bladder when it cannot drain itself. They are made of rubber, plastic, or silicone materials. They come in many shapes and sizes and are an essential member of the urological supplies family. Why Catheters? Urinary catheters are...

Catheters: The Different Colors and What They Mean

By Lauren Monteverde January 31, 2018 | catheter catheter size urological urological supplies

Urological catheters come in a range of sizes that are determined by the measurement of the external diameter of the tube. These sizes are referred to as ‘French sizes,’ which is the universal gauge system for catheters. It is important to know the correct size catheter you need to ensure...

3 Things You Should Know If You Use A Leg Bag

By Travis Karlskind January 22, 2018 |

Drainage bags, also known as leg bags, are often used by those who have a neurogenic bladder. A neurogenic bladder is a condition where a person lacks bladder control due to a nerve, spinal, or brain problem. Others may use leg bags as they recover from surgery because urination is...

Let's Talk About Incontinence: How To Bring Up The Subject With A Loved One

By Aimee Coates December 18, 2017 | Incontinence urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a fairly common condition, particularly among older people. In fact, around 14% of individuals aged 65 to 69 have this condition, while 45% of people aged 85 and above do. Still, even though it's pretty prevalent, it's not always easy to talk about. The need for urological...

3 Kinds Of Medical Supplies That Are Helping Seniors To Age In Place

By Aimee Coates December 14, 2017 |

The Institute on Aging reports that in the year 2010, 5.5 million Americans lived to see age 85 and above. By 2050, they estimate, this 85+ age group will increase to 19 million Americans, representing 5% of the total population. The majority of senior Americans would like to remain in...

What You Need To Know About The Different Types Of Catheters

By Aimee Coates November 15, 2017 |

There are many different types of catheters and each is used in different medical scenarios. When stocking a hospital or medical facility it is important to have all the medical supplies that you need to properly care for patients. It is also important to trust the supplies you get. Getting a catheter...

Intermittent Catheters: Your Questions, Answered

By Complete Care Specialist November 13, 2017 |

Urinary catheters have been used for more than 3,500 to drain the bladder when it cannot empty on its own. And while there are many types of catheters used for a variety of reasons, intermittent catheters are considered to be among the most common. If you and your physician are...