How to Know If Condom Catheters Are Right for You
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If you’re faced with urinary incontinence, there are various options that will help you improve your quality of life in spite of this condition. Urinary catheterization is the most likely solution for urinary incontinence, and can be done as a long-term or short-term solution. In many cases, it’s possible to use a catheter on your own, or self-cath, although catheterization often requires the help of a care-taker or loved one. Understanding your options will help you to decide which catheter style will be best for you. The most common styles of catheters are an indwelling catheter, an intermittent catheter, and condom catheters.
Condom catheters are only intended for male patients and are common choices for elderly patients with urinary incontinence. Because it is applied very much like a condom, it is very easy to use and can be the best way to avoid discomfort and infection in more delicate patients. They are easy to use on your own, but are most likely used in patients that are unable to self-cath. One of the benefits of this type of catheter is that there is a lower risk of infection as long as the area is properly cleaned, which is another reason it is preferred for older patients. Read more…