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Urinary Catheter Types and Sizes and How to Choose
Posted by CompactCath onUrinary 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 […]
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What is Hematuria and Why is There Blood in My Catheter?
Posted by CompactCath onWhat 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 […]
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Bladder Management with Multiple Sclerosis
Posted by CompactCath onBladder Managementwith Multiple Sclerosis Published 2019/08/05 What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, immune-mediated disease that attacks nerves coated with myelin in the brain. Myelin acts much like the rubber coating of electrical wires to keep the electrical signals from escaping and moving forward. Destroying the myelin and the nerve […]
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The History of the Urinary Catheter
Posted by CompactCath onThe 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 […]
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Straight vs Coudé Catheters
Posted by CompactCath onStraight 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 […]
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