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For many people the use of catheters is a necessity. A urinary catheter is a tube system that is inserted into the body (usually through the urethra) to collect urine from the bladder. Your doctor or healthcare provider may determine the use of a catheter is recommended on a short/long term basis. ...
Urinary catheters are available in a large variety of sizes, materials and types. Selection of the kind of catheter to be used by the patient has to be made keeping in mind several factors such as medical need, expected period of use (whether short-term or long-term), personal choice and what are the risks involved in terms of infection. ...
Buying a catheter involves determining the right catheter size in terms of length and diameter. This will ensure greater efficiency and less personal trauma. ...
There are different kinds of catheters – intermittent catheter, indwelling/Foley catheter, external/condom catheter. Suprapubic catheterization is an option, too. ...
Reusing something maybe a smart way to save money and be eco-friendly but would this principle apply to medical devices too? Unless clearly specified as reusable, it is an absolute no-no, especially so with SUDs or single-use devices. ...