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2. Intermittent catheterisation - Wikipedia

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   Intermittent catheters come in a variety of designs and differ for males and females, the former longer, the latter shorter. The catheter is inserted into the urethra by the patient or a carer and can either be directed down a toilet or, if measurement of volume is required, into a measuring jug.

3. Urine collection device - Wikipedia

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   Male external catheters are designed to be worn 24/7 and changed daily – and can be used by men with both light and severe incontinence. Male external catheters come in several sizes and lengths to accommodate anatomical variation. It is very important that the male external catheter/urisheath fits well – both the diameter and the length.

4. Urinary catheterization - Wikipedia

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   Common indications for urinary catheterization include acute or chronic urinary retention (which can damage the kidneys) from conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, orthopedic procedures that may limit a patient's movement, the need for accurate monitoring of input and output (such as in an ICU), urinary incontinence that may compromise the ability to heal wounds, and the effects of ...

5. Medical devices could become safer with this new ... - AOL

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   This allows for the safer use of blood-contacting devices, such as catheters, stents, blood-oxygenation machines and dialysis machines, the release stated. Researchers spot the difference between ...

6. Urinary retention - Wikipedia

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   Self catheterization requires doing the procedure periodically during the day, the frequency depending on fluid intake and bladder capacity. If fluid intake/outflow is around 1.5 litres per day, this would typically be performed roughly three times per day, i.e. roughly every six to eight hours during the day, more frequently when fluid intake ...

7. Mitrofanoff procedure - Wikipedia

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   There are three major types of intermittent catheters used with a Mitrofanoff. [28] Intermittent catheters are used to drain the bladder at regular intervals. [28] The three types are: Non-coated: can be used with a lubricant [28] Hydrophilic: need to be activated with water by following the product instructions [28]