Recurrent urinary tract infections are painful and tiresome. And sadly it is an unwelcome companion for many people using catheters. But there are differences between the various therapies.
Bacteria has entered the bladder via the catheter and invaded the bladder wall, which cause symptoms.
Topics: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)
This year is soon coming to a close, and it’s time to reflect and take stock. Some really strong memories will remain even after the new years’ bells have stopped ringing. It’s about people leaving their homes to seek safety and protection elsewhere.
To be forced to flee is a severe trauma for anyone, especially if you have suffered losses in your family or had your home ruined, but if you also have a disability, the journey will present even bigger challenges.
Give these people a thought and keep reading this blog post about refugees with disabilities.
From now on you will need catheters to empty your bladder... These words would be a shock to anyone. But it doesn’t have to be so bad. Let us debunk some myths about living with catheters and nuance the picture a little bit.
Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical documentation can be overwhelming, so we've put together a checklist to help the healthcare professional to judge:
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How reliable the results are (the articles strengths, weaknesses and validity)
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What they mean for you in your clinical work
In fact, for a scientific article to be deemed credible, certain data must be present.
In this article, we provide an excerpt from the checklist.
Topics: Science Alert
There are many reasons you may find yourself having to use a catheter on a regular basis. Although it may feel overwhelming at first, self-catheterization will eventually become a natural part of your life.
Disposable catheters will allow you to empty your bladder and follow your normal routines as you go about your everyday life. A good single-use catheter lets you catheterize quickly and comfortably and the benefits are many.
