Urethral Cure Catheter™ Straight Tip Uncoated PVC 18 Fr – 16 Inch – M18

The Urethral Cure Catheter™ Straight Tip Uncoated PVC 18 Fr – 16 Inch – M18 Intermittent catheterization is the periodic emptying of the bladder by the insertion of a hollow plastic tube (catheter) into the urethra, past the sphincter muscles, and into the bladder. Urine then passes out of the bladder through the catheter.

Urethral Cure Catheter™ Intermittent catheterization is used when a person is unable to empty his bladder. Medical conditions that often require intermittent catheterization include spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, and multiple sclerosis, to name a few. Must be done at regular intervals each day to keep the bladder healthy.

Product Specifications – Urethral Cure Catheter™ Straight Tip Uncoated PVC 18 Fr – 16 Inch – M18

18 Fr. Straight Tip Cure Catheter – Instructions for Men

The Urethral Cure Catheter™ Straight Tip Uncoated PVC 18 Fr – 16 Inch – M18 Self-catheterization can be performed in a sitting, standing, or lying position. Do what is most comfortable for you. If possible, stand in front of the toilet, sit nearby on a chair or wheelchair, or sit on the toilet with your legs spread apart.

Before you begin, gather the following materials Urethral Cure Catheter™ in a sealed wrapper water-soluble lubricant something to cleanse the area soap, water, a washcloth, or unscented disposable wipes.

A container to collect the urine if not cathing on or near a toilet hand towel inspect catheter before use if catheter or package is damaged do not use wash hands thoroughly with soap and water or if not available use an antibacterial hand cleaner.

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• Urethral Cure Catheter™ Straight Tip Uncoated PVC 18 Fr – 16 Inch – M18 equipment so it is within easy reach. Open the water-soluble lubricant and catheter package. The package may open from both ends for ease of use.
• Apply a liberal amount of lubricant to the tip and first several inches of the catheter.
• Position yourself comfortably. Arrange clothes so it is out of the way.
• If sitting on the toilet, spread your legs apart. If lying down, the knees can be straight or bent.
• Hold the penis upright on the sides so that the urethra is not pinched.
• Retract the foreskin if the penis is uncircumcised.
• Wash the glans penis from the urethral opening (tip) to the base of the glans with soap, water, and a washcloth or an unscented disposable wipe.
• Wash with a circular motion from the tip outward.

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While holding the penis upright with one hand at a 45 to 60-degree angle from the body slowly insert the lubricated catheter into the penis using your dominant hand gently slide the catheter until you meet resistance at the urethral sphincters do not pull the catheter in and out when you meet resistance just apply gentle but firm continuous pressure until the catheter advances into the bladder.

If you are standing in front of the toilet or sitting on it with legs spread apart the urine can drain into the toilet if you are lying down place the funnel end of the catheter into a container to collect the urine and hold it in place until urine stops flowing.

Urethral Cure Catheter™ Straight Tip Uncoated PVC 18 Fr.

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When urine stops flowing, slowly rotate the catheter between your fingers while withdrawing the catheter. If urine starts to flow again when withdrawing the catheter, stop each time it flows and let the urine drain. 

Make sure you bring the foreskin back over the glans penis when you are finished. Some men have very tight sphincters or an enlarged prostate which makes it difficult to pass the catheter into the bladder.

A catheter with a special, curved (Coude) tip may make passing the catheter easier.

How Often Should I Catheterize?

Your healthcare provider will let you know how often you will need to perform clean catheterization and the size of the catheter you will need to continue every four hours until bedtime some people catheterize on more.

Frequent schedule. Most people who catheterize do not need catheterization at night. Your healthcare provider will let you know if you need catheterization at night.

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