Active Cath External Catheter

External catheters are not used to help with a blockage.  Usually they can be found in use for incontinence, or just to collect a sample. They are worn like a condom with an elongated receptacle to hold volume. Sometimes they are connected to a leg bag. External catheters are also known as travel catheters or stadium bags. Used frequently by males to alleviate the need to find an external catheter. Accessory supplies give you methods to stick  the external catheter, as well as provide you with with wipes and holders. This really make catheter maintenance easy. One of these is Skin-Prep Protective Wipes by Smith & Nephew that form a protective film. It  prepares the skin for the attachment of drainage tubes, external catheters, and adhesive dressings.  It can also be used around ostomy sites. The Posey Sheath Holder is a secure way to hold a urinary drainage sheath (external male catheter) in place. They are usually a one size fits all.

Intermittent Catheters are also available from a list of manufacturers Mentor, Cure, Coloplast, Astratech, Hollister, Apogee, Bard, and Rochester Medical are just a few. Intermittent catheterization is a sterile process by which draining urine from the bladder is accomplished when normal draining cannot be accomplished. Intermittent Catheter use can reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections and kidney damage. Intermittent Catheters, like Foleys and urethral catheters come in many different sizes and lengths to fit your body. Some types of catheters come pre-lubricated for your convenience. Continue reading »