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5 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Catheters, Answered

By JP Monteverde February 10, 2017 |

It's no secret that incontinence plagues countless people around the world. Fortunately, catheters are a solution that many people can turn to in the event that this happens. Catheters have been used for more than 3,500 years to drain the bladder if it fails to empty, and they're still used...

Fact or Fiction?: Living With Catheters

By JP Monteverde January 26, 2017 |

When you have a urinary catheter, you may think that your life will be much more complicated. Although it will take some getting used to, your quality of life will certainly improve due to your catheter, and you won't be nearly as limited as you think. There are a lot...

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: What You Need to Know

By JP Monteverde January 20, 2017 |

There are countless medical conditions that may require the use of intermittent catheters. One of those conditions is benign prostatic hyperplasia. Also referred to as BPH, this condition is common in men over 60 years old and refers to the occurrence of an enlarged, non-cancerous prostate gland. Although not all...

Study: Catheter Insertion Could Significantly Reduce Labor Time For Women

By Cassandra Tezeno December 16, 2016 |

When you get catheters and plugs from your medical supply store, urinary incontinence is the most likely reason you'd need them. Research shows that the risk of urinary incontinence increases with age, as 45% of those who are age 85 and older experience it. But there are actually many reasons...

Urinary Catheter Care For Women

By Complete Care Specialist December 14, 2016 |

There are many different reasons why you might need a urinary catheter. Whether you've just had an operation or have urinary incontinence, catheters can help to improve your quality of life. But due to anatomy, women may experience more medical complications or may have more difficulty engaging in daily activities...

Prevent Your Risk of a CAUTI With These 6 Simple Steps

By JP Monteverde November 14, 2016 |

Catheter insertion may help to drastically improve your quality of life, but catheters, catheter plugs, and caps, and urinary drain bags are not without their risks. In fact, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or CAUTIs, are the most common type of healthcare infection. They account for 30% of all healthcare-associated infections...

New Inventions Improve Quality of Life For Catheter Patients

By Cassandra Tezeno November 11, 2016 |

Although urinary catheters have helped drain the bladder for more than 3,500 years, there is still a lot of work to be done. Patients with urinary catheters still experience frequent issues due to the nature of how catheters and urinary drain bags operate. In fact, catheter-related urinary tract infections are...

Self Catheterization Instructions for Women

By Travis Karlskind October 25, 2016 |

Always begin by washing your hands and collecting all of the supplies you will need (catheter, towelette, lubricant, and a container to collect urine if you are not planning to sit on the toilet). Find your urinary opening and use the towelette to clean the area. If you catheter is...

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...