Resources for Children Who Need to Use Catheters

At Patient Care Medical, our Pediatric Care Department aims to ease the fears of families like yours who have been told their child needs to be catheterized. 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 and other resources of children who use catheters, your child can learn the normalcy of self-cathing, ways to use catheters correctly, and how to reduce the occurrence of infections.

Free Resources For Children Who Need to Use Catheters

How to know when your child may be ready to learn to self-catheterize
How to use a closed system, hydrophilic, or straight catheter
Parent section featuring information on different types of catheters

To learn more about our selection of catheters for infants and children, visit our pediatric catheters page or call us at (888) 726-5066.

We can answer any questions and provide additional resources. We also offer free pediatric catheter samples. Request yours using the form below!

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5 Ways to Reduce UTIs

Discover five ways to reduce urinary tract infections with these simple tips.

Tips for Traveling with Catheters

Traveling with catheters? Get expert tips on packing, airport security, and staying prepared for a stress-free vacation.

Does My Insurance Cover Catheters

Wondering if your insurance covers catheters and related urological supplies? Get the answers here.

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5 Self-Catheterization Mistakes

New to using catheters? Here are some common dos and don'ts and recommendations to avoid common self-catheterization mistakes.

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Risks of Reusing Catheters

Reusing catheters may cause serious complications. Find out why single-use is recommended.