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Self Catheterization Instructions for Men

By Travis Karlskind October 25, 2016 |

Before you begin, collect all of the supplies you will need (catheter, towelette or something to cleanse the area, lubricant, a towel, and a container to collect urine if you are not planning to sit on the toilet). Inspect the supplies to make sure they are not contaminated or damaged. ...

Dos and Don'ts of Urinary Catheter Care

By Complete Care Specialist October 11, 2016 | bladder catheter urological urological supplies

If you have a urinary catheter, it's important to implement safe practices to protect yourself from infection and irritation. There are several things to keep in mind when caring for your urinary catheter, from changing and caring for your drain bags to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here are some main...

Health Insurance Provides Free Breast Pumps to Expecting and Nursing Moms

By Complete Care Specialist October 05, 2016 | breast feeding breast pumps insurance

Did you know that the majority of health insurance plans now cover breast pumps and lactation counseling? Considering that 26.8% of women who breastfeed say they pump their milk anywhere from five to 15 times a week, this is excellent news for both expectant and nursing moms. Breastfeeding has been...

The FAQs of Catheters

By JP Monteverde September 14, 2016 |

Urinary catheters have been used for thousands of years, for a variety of reasons. If you have recently started to use a catheter -- or even if you already consider yourself to be an expert on catheter care -- you may have some unanswered questions. Here are some of the...

Caring For Your Catheter: 6 Steps For Preventing Infection

By Complete Care Specialist September 06, 2016 | urinary drain bags

Urinary catheters aren't a new invention by any means; they've been used for more than 3,500 years to drain the bladder when it cannot empty itself. However, as our medical knowledge has grown, the awareness for healthy catheter care habits has grown, too. Catheter-Associated urinary tract infections (known as CAUTIs)...

Everything You Need to Know About Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

By David Williams August 23, 2016 | drain bags urinary drain bags

You may not want to know anything about catheter-associated urinary tract infections, but if you're experiencing any of the side effects described below, you need to know everything about these painful UTIs. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common type of healthcare-associated infections, accounting for more than 30% of...

Back to the Basics: Defining Catheters and Other Urological Supplies

By David Williams August 16, 2016 | urological supplies

For more than 3,500 years, urinary catheters have been used to drain urine from the bladder when it fails to empty on its own. It is an ancient practice that is still used to this day. In fact, between 15 and 25% of hospitalized patients use urinary catheters during their...

Welcome to the New GetCompleteCare.com!

By JP Monteverde August 01, 2016 |

Welcome to the new Get Complete Care website! Your health is our number one priority, so we've updated our website to make it simpler and easier to use. Now, you can find the best medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, sanitation tools, and assistance so you can make the best decision...