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
A urinary catheter is used to drain the urinary bladder when it cannot be emptied normally. This process is called catheterization and can be necessary after surgery, during hospitalization, or if you have one of the diagnoses listed below.
An all-in-one kit contains everything you need to perform catheterization. It is intended for single use and combines:
The all-in-one kit is useful for users who have received one or more of the following diagnoses:
An all-in-one kit can be useful if the user:
A good kit should preferably be:
An all-in-one kit is especially usefull when travelling on long journeys as there is no need to pack seperate components and the kit can be disposed of when convenient.
Related: Travel tips for those who use catheters
With a spinal cord injury or Multiple sclerosis, there are often attendant mobility issues and limited hand function. An all-in-one kit is designed to aid gaining a good grip, especially for people with limited or weakened dexterity.
If a user has limited mobility, uses a wheel chair, or finds it difficult to move from the bed, an all-in-one kit provides a convenient method of emptying the bladder.