Urological
Supplies
Urinary catheters are used to drain the bladder for reasons
such as incontinence, urinary retention, surgery or other medical conditions
that prohibit normal function. Careful handling and cleaning is required since
catheters can introduce bacteria to the body. Check with your doctor or
healthcare professional for proper care and use of irrigation, insertion trays
and other supplies.
There are three main
types of catheters:
Indwelling or Foley
Catheter – Left in place in the bladder, can be used for long or short
periods of time. They have a small balloon on the end that is inflated once it
is in the bladder prevent it from sliding out of the body. The catheter is
attached to a drainage bag which collects the urine.
Condom Catheter –
A condom type catheter is placed over the penis, similar to a condom, and has a
tube that leads from the device to a drainage bag to collect urine. These need
to be changed every day.
Intermittent Catheter
– These catheters are used intermittently or occasionally. They are inserted to
drain the bladder and removed after the flow of urine stops.
There are two types
of Drainage Bags:
Leg Bag – A
smaller collection device that attaches to the leg with leg straps. Usually
worn during the daytime.
Night Bag – Also
known as a drain bag, overnight bag or bedside bag. It is larger than the leg
bag, holds more fluid and us mostly used at night or while in bed, you can hang
it on the bed or place it on the floor.
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