Urinary Catheters

Your Supplier for Urinary Catheters

For about 80% of people who experience urinary incontinence, the situation can be treated successfully or improved. Because incontinence is a symptom and not a disease, the method of treatment that is right for you will depend on your diagnosis. Sometimes, simple changes in diet or the elimination of medications such as diuretics can cure incontinence. Most frequently, treatment involves a combination of medicine, behavioral modifications, pelvic muscle re‐education, collection device, absorbent products or surgery. After considering your specific case, your doctor will recommend the treatment that is appropriate for you. Your doctor may prescribe medications to help control your incontinence, or perhaps discontinue a drug that is causing or contributing to incontinence. He or she may recommend that you use some form of daily management device.

Intermittent Catheters

Intermittent catheters are the original technology in catheterization; they are often
considered the best option for customers as they can be purchased at some of the lowest
prices.

Intermittent catheters require manual lubrication before insertion. They are inserted
through the urethra and into the bladder to drain the bladder; they may require extension
tubes for people who use wheelchairs or have difficulty making transfers. Male and female
intermittent catheters can reduce the risk of kidney damage or urinary tract infections in a
bladder that doesn’t empty properly. People who use intermittent catheterization as a
method of emptying their bladder typically use them 4‐6 times per day.

We make available male and female intermittent catheters of all sizes, materials, and styles.
Our catheters are available with straight and Coudé tips.

Intermittent Catheterization

Intermittent catheterization is easy to learn. Supplies can be carried discreetly in a pocket
or bag, and the procedure can be done fairly quickly. You can drain the urine through the
catheter and into the toilet, or drain the urine into a disposable bag. To learn the procedure,
you must learn where the catheter is inserted and how to use the product.

Male urinary catheterization is often necessary for men with certain medical conditions
including Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. The male urethra is
longer than the female urethra and has two curves in it as it passes through the penis to the
bladder. Intermittent catheters for male catheterization are typically 12 inches long and
come in various sizes. Male urinary catheterization is traditionally performed with
lubricant to facilitate catheter insertion. Glands along the urethra provide some natural
lubrication, however some men may require lubrication during urinary male
catheterization.

External Catheters

The male external catheter system is a convenient, clean and comfortable method for
dealing with a problem that has probably caused you physical, social, and psychological
distress. The system consists of a male external catheter (or condom catheter) and a urine
collection bag. The condom catheter is a soft sheath that rolls onto the penis just like a
regular condom, except it has a specially‐designed funnel end that connects to a drain tube
and into a urine collection bag.

With some preparation, your system will become as much a part of your daily routine as
brushing your teeth. To get started, you’ll need to choose the type and size of external
catheter and leg bag that is best suited to your own anatomy and lifestyle. Then learn the proper method of putting on, connecting, and removing the system, along with how to care
for yourself and your system.

Why Choose Support Plus Medical for your Catheter Care?