Daniel Jenkins needs to be out in his town every day. As a pastor, he supports his community and often makes home visits. Paralysed after an operation 12 years ago, Daniel lost sensation in his lower abdomen, including bladder control. In this post, he explains how an all-in-one catheter kit gives him peace of mind and allows him to fulfil his obligations.
Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Travelling with catheters, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), all-in-one-kit
Michael Kerr, of the Great Britain Rio Olympics rugby wheelchair team, talks about how an all-in-one catheter kit fits in with the life of a travelling athlete.
Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Travelling with catheters, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), all-in-one-kit
Why is it needed?
I live an active life, travelling a lot, and sometimes I find myself in places without accessible toilets. That is when I appreciate using an all-in-one kit.
I prefer a kit over separate components that must be assembled, especially when I’m travelling as it greatly reduces the risk of leakage - Kent
Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Travelling with catheters, all-in-one-kit
"I always thought retention happened to men in their 80s, not someone my age." After almost a year of difficulty with voiding his bladder and the associated dribbling, Mark decided to see a doctor.
Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Men's Health, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
"The most important thing is to precribe the right catheter to the right person – it's the match that matters", Diane Newman, urology nurse for over 30 years, says.
We were happy to get an interview with her at ICS.
