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>> WHAT IS INTERMITTENT CATHETERIZATION?
Intermittent Catheterization is the draining of the bladder of urine at regular intervals using a catheter in order:
To prevent leaking and dribbling of urine
To prevent repeated bladder and kidney infections (infections may cause permanent kidney damage)
To prevent reflux (backflow) of urine from the bladder to the kidneys (Reflux can also cause permanent kidney damage)
>> HYDROPHILIC CATHETERS
- A special coating binds water to the surface of the catheter
- Friction reduced by more than 90 percent compared to using
conventional catheter with gel
- Reduce risk of urinary tract infections and urethral damage
- More convenient to use than conventional catheter with gel
- More comfortable to insert
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