are intermittent catheters right for you?

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Are Intermittent Catheters Right For You?

180 Medical

With thousands of catheter products available, its important to

get one that fits your unique lifestyle and needs.

What are Intermittent Catheters?

What are Intermittent Catheters?

•Also call straight catheters, Intermittent catheters are a

straight tube created of flexible plastic or rubber material.

What are Intermittent Catheters?

•One end has a rounded tip while the other end typically has a funnel end.

Intermittent catheters can also come in:

• red rubber• antibacterial

Intermittent catheters are often considered the original technology and can be purchased rather inexpensively.

Because of this, intermittent catheters are sometimes the best option for patients who are either uninsured or under-insured

Intermittent catheters do require manual lubrication prior to insertion so it is important to learn how to properly lubricate a catheter prior to use.

Intermittent catheters may also require extension tubes for those who use wheelchairs or have difficulty making transfers.

Do you think intermittent catheters may be right for you?

Visit 180 Medical to learn more and browse top providers of intermittent catheter products such as Bard, Cure and Coloplast.

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