Has your urinary drainage bag suddenly turned purple? Don’t be alarmed! While uncommon, purple urinary bag syndrome (PUBS) is a sign of a urinary tract infection but can be prevented with routine … Read more about Purple Urinary Bag Syndrome: A Strange Complication of UTIs
Blood in Urine After Intermittent Catheterization: Hematuria Explained
If you’ve experienced blood in urine after intermittent catheterization, you may be wondering why. Blood in urine after self-catheterization is a common complication for many ISC users. While … Read more about Blood in Urine After Intermittent Catheterization: Hematuria Explained
Understanding the Symbols on Your Catheter Supplies
Have you ever looked at your catheter supplies and wondered what all those symbols mean? Medical device symbols are standardized symbols regulated by the FDA that can be found on a variety of … Read more about Understanding the Symbols on Your Catheter Supplies
Industry White Paper Highlights Need for Intermittent Catheters
AAHomecare and other industry leaders recently published a white paper to educate payers and state Medicaid programs on the importance of intermittent catheters and the valuable role HME providers … Read more about Industry White Paper Highlights Need for Intermittent Catheters
Why You Should Switch to DEHP-Free Catheters
Urinary catheter users commonly experience adverse health effects associated with catheter usage, such as urinary tract infections, kidney infections, bladder spasms, blockages, and leakage. However, … Read more about Why You Should Switch to DEHP-Free Catheters
Recognizing and Preventing Dehydration for Intermittent Catheter Users
As an intermittent catheter user, staying adequately hydrated is crucial for maintaining bladder health and flushing out bad bacteria. Our bodies are made up of two-thirds water, making water is an … Read more about Recognizing and Preventing Dehydration for Intermittent Catheter Users
Preparing Your Emergency Catheter Kit
As an intermittent catheter user, being prepared for the unexpected is essential. Having an emergency catheter kit prepared in case of an emergency will ensure you maintain a healthy bladder during an … Read more about Preparing Your Emergency Catheter Kit
Preventing UTIs When Using Intermittent Catheters
UTIs, also referred to as Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) are one of the most frequent types of infections for catheter users. CAUTIs occur when bacteria is introduced to the … Read more about Preventing UTIs When Using Intermittent Catheters
The Importance of Hygiene for Self-Cathing
As an intermittent catheter user, hygiene is key to helping reduce the risk of UTIs and bladder infections. If you do not practice good hygiene while self-cathing, you could be transferring millions … Read more about The Importance of Hygiene for Self-Cathing