If you feel a burning pain when you pee, you might have a bladder infection. Most people who use catheters have experienced this unwelcome condition at least once, and it's tiresome to know that you most likely will get another one later on.
But there are ways to avoid UTIs. Here are the best tips from some real experts— the European Association of Urology Nurses.
Topics: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)
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.
Watch our introduction to CIC series videos to help your patients get started with Clean Intermittent Catheterization. Gary and Vanessa will guide you through the initial phase of getting started with the therapy and Nurse Karen will give you tips and advice.
Catheter users, Krista, Eva, Mona, Mikael and Anders share some of their experiences and stories about getting started with CIC.
Leading the way in CIC education and UTI prevention, Wellspect HealthCare was featured on an episode of award-winning morning show The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime® Television.
Topics: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)
