Category Archives: Catheters

Have you heard about advanced intermittent catheter options like catheters with attached drain bags? For people who need to intermittently self-catheterize, a catheter with an attached bag can offer a convenient, all-in-one solution. Whether you need it for managing urinary retention or post-void residuals (PVR), closed system catheters and catheter kits can allow you to […]

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 […]

Thousands of Americans have symptoms of urinary incontinence. To help alleviate these symptoms, doctors often prescribe intermittent catheters to treat various bladder-related conditions, including retention and incontinence. Many people can use straight-tip catheters without any pain or discomfort. However, some people prefer a curved (coudé) tip catheter. What is a Coudé Catheter and Why Use […]

How To Use A Catheter: Self-Catheterization For Beginners When patients begin to use catheters they can sometimes feel embarrassed or nervous about self-catheterization. It is completely normal to feel this way, but it is important to note that self-cathing helps thousands of Americans every single day. People may need catheterization when they have certain medical […]

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 […]

Apprehension when learning to use a catheter is normal, pain is not. Learn to live pain free with your catheter and try free samples of Patient Care Medical’s top recommendations provided in this post. Top 5 Self-Catheterization Mistakes Here are some common mistakes when learning self-catheterization. 1. Choosing the Wrong Catheter When drainage eyelets – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 or you may be wondering, does my insurance cover catheters? Luckily, your health insurance plan may be able to cover a portion or the […]