When to use SpeediCath Catheter Compact Plus 3.5 Inches Intermittent Catheter?

• Indicated for use by patients with chronic urine retention and patients with a post-void residual volume (PVR) due to neurogenic and non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction.
• Intended for females only.
• The catheter is inserted into the urethra to reach the bladder allowing urine to drain.

Product Specifications

What to buy with SpeediCath® Compact Plus Straight Tip 14Fr Hydrophilic Women Catheter?

• Flexible Inspection Mirror.
• E-Z Lubricating Jelly With Flip Top Tube.
• Heaven Scent Scented Hygiene Bags.

How to use Speedicath Catheter Compact Plus Latex-free Female Catheter?

• Start by washing your hands thoroughly with water and soap, remember also to wash your thumbs. Alcohol hand gel can be used if you don’t have access to washing facilities.
• Make sure you have all the equipment you will need before you start.
• You will need a catheter of the appropriate size, intimate wipes or soap with a neutral pH value and water, and perhaps a mirror that can be fastened onto your thigh.
• Pull your clothes down so you can move freely when doing the catheterization and sit down on the toilet.
• If you are able to urinate, always try before you use a catheter.
• The catheter is protected by a tube that must be separated from the catheter before use.
• First, hold the catheter with one hand at the lower section then break the transparent label by twisting the upper part and the lower part in opposite directions.
• Keep the catheter vertical and pull the two parts apart until you feel a slight resistance and hear a click and the upper hand slightly forwards and backward to release the catheter.

Continue…..

• Empty the water from the lower tube and keep it for later disposal of the catheter.
• The catheter itself must be placed standing on an even surface where you can easily reach it.
• Make sure that you do not touch the lubricated part with your skin or clothes.
• To prevent pushing bacteria into the urethra and bladder when you use the catheter you must first clean the area around the urethra properly.
• This might be easier for you if you fasten a mirror onto your thigh.
• Spread the labia apart and wash the opening to the urethra.
• Wash from front to back in order not to transfer any bacteria and cause an infection.
• Use each wipe only once.
• Make sure that the catheter does not touch anything before you insert it into the urethra.
• If it does you must use a new catheter.
• Touching the sink or your clothes or skin for example will contaminate the catheter and can potentially cause an infection.
• To make the insertion of the catheter as easy as possible it is important that you relax.
• Slowly and gently insert the catheter into your urethra.
• Make sure you use gentle movements.
• Continue to insert the catheter until it reaches your bladder and the urine starts to flow then continue for a few more centimeters.
• When the flow stops, move a little and straighten yourself up to make sure that the bladder is completely empty.
• Draw the catheter slowly to ensure that you drain any remaining urine at the base of your bladder.
• You can dispose of your catheter and the packaging in your household rubbish.
• Do not flush it down the toilet.
• Wash your hands and you have completed the process the catheterization process.

Safety Information for Speedi Cath Compact Plus Catheter

• Patients performing SpeediCath® Compact Plus Straight Tip 14Fr Hydrophilic self-catheterization should follow the advice of, and direct questions about the use of the product to, their medical professional.
• These catheters are available by prescription only.
• The Speedicath catheter is for single use only, discard it after use.
• Before using the device, carefully read the product labels and information accompanying the device including the instructions for the use which contain additional safety information.
• If you experience symptoms of urinary tract infection or are unable to pass the catheter into the bladder, contact your health care professional.

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