This blog explores the types of drainage bags available for catheter use and the features to look for in a drainage bag. Learn about some of the best bags available today, and how to best clean and care for your drainage bag....
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Learn how to prevent common issues with catheter drainage bags, including leaks, blockages, odors, and skin irritation. Get expert tips for maintaining comfort and hygiene....
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Choosing the right lubricant for catheterization provides comfort and safety. Different types of lubricants, such as water-based, gel-based, and hydrophilic, have specific benefits in reducing friction and irritation. This blog features sterile vs. non-sterile lubricants, proper application techniques, and storage tips to prevent contamination....
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This blog discusses the various catheter types and what to look for when buying a catheter, including intermittent, indwelling, and external catheters....
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Adult briefs and pull-on diapers have many things in common. The key differences are that briefs have tabs whereas pull-on diapers are worn like regular underwear. Briefs tend to be preferred by caregivers for their absorbency and how easily they are applied to patients with limited mobility. Those who can change themselves opt for pull-on diapers instead....
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Trying to be discreet when changing an intermittent catheter can be challenging, especially when away from home. New packaging designs have revolutionized the catheterization experience for men by introducing portable catheters, making transporting a catheter to the restroom no longer an issue with catheters that fit in your pocket....
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Three common active ingredients for barrier products are petrolatum, zinc oxide, and dimethicone. The best-selling skin barrier creams include at least one of these ingredients and some contain more than one. This article examines the best skin barrier cream for incontinence, identifying the active ingredients, pros and cons, documentation, and product videos....
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Adult pull-up diapers, sometimes called protective underwear or disposable pull-ups, are absorbent underwear for treating incontinence. Pull-up underwear comes with an absorbent core, waterproof backing, and leg cuffs to prevent leaks around the legs....
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