Many medical supplies, including catheters, come with expiration dates. But do catheters expire, and what does that mean for you? Using expired catheters may increase the risk of infections and other complications. Understanding why catheters have expiration dates and how they impact your health is essential to maintaining your safety and health. Why Do Catheters […]
Category Archives: Catheters
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Nov
Nov
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be wondering how your catheters may impact travel plans. With the right planning and preparation, traveling with your catheter will be the last thing to stress about this holiday season. By following Patient Care Medical’s four simple tips, you will never have to worry about traveling with your […]
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Sep
Sep
According to a 2017 industry report, at least one third of men and women between the ages of 30 and 70 struggle with bladder control, affecting 200 million people worldwide. Intermittent catheters are a great solution to help individuals struggling with urinary problems. You simply insert the catheter into the urethra, guide the tube into […]
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Aug
Aug
French Catheter Sizes Urinary catheters are thin, hollow tubes inserted to the urethra to collect urine from the bladder. They help prevent a buildup of urine in the kidneys, resulting in permanent damage from kidney failure. Urinary catheters are useful for individuals who are unable to empty their bladder on their own due to surgical […]
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Jul
Jul
At Patient Care Medical, our Pediatric Care Department aims to ease the fears of families like yours that have been told your child needs to catheterize. We will help you adjust to this new way of life with one-of-a-kind educational materials and fun activities for your child. Through our Pediatric Care materials, children can learn […]
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Jun
Jun
Without health insurance, single-use medical supplies, such as intermittent catheters, can be expensive. If your doctor has recommended intermittent catheterization, you may be concerned about how you’re going to afford catheters. Luckily, your health insurance plan may be able to cover a portion or the entire cost of your catheters and catheter supplies. To learn […]
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Mar
Mar
Patient Care Medical is one the nation’s leading urinary catheter suppliers. Check out our catheter catalog and request a free sample today! As in other cases with reusing single-use devices, reusing catheters that have already been used once or multiple times comes with risks and dangers to health and safety for any individual. Sterile catheters […]
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Mar
Mar
Catheters are thin, hollow tubes that certain people use who need help with urinary leakage, have problems urinating, have recently had a surgery that made using a catheter necessary, have medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury or dementia, or have problems with their prostate or genitals. Catheters come in many different sizes, […]