On our website you will find step-by-step guides to self-catheterisation for both men and women – from preparation to the individual steps involved. These guides are designed to give you the confidence to start intermittent self-catheterisation by providing you with essential information to help you self-catheterise safely and competently.
What happens when we feel the need to empty our bladder? What are the reasons why the bladder may not be able to store or empty urine? Find out more about voiding dysfunction and why this occurs.
What do I need to know about intermittent catheterisation? Compiled is a list of some of the most asked questions from people like you who are new to ISC. The answers may help you to dispel uncertainty and worries and increase your confidence about intermittent self-catheterisation.
The biggest concern of patients who are learning to catheterise themselves is that they will injure the urethra and cause inflammation of the bladder. However, there’s no need to worry. Learn more about the basic rules for intermittent catheterisation and check out these interesting questions about applying intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC).
Intermittent catheterisation is the repeated drainage of the bladder through a thin, disposable catheter. It´s a simple method of draining the bladder gently and without causing harmful pressure. Read more about the advantages, requirements and other interesting questions related to intermittent self-catheterisation.
One of the key aims of the Teleflex Urology Care business unit is to improve the health and quality of people´s life. We want to achieve this not only with our high-quality products for urology but also through publications that provide users of intermittent self-catheterisation with useful information about our products and their handling.
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