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When contemplating catheter selection, most men would choose a condom catheter for urinary incontinence. External catheter for men is easy to change at home and non-invasive (nothing inserted into the body). The external male catheter looks like a large condom and is worn over the penis using adhesive to keep it in place. A tube that is attached to the condom and to a bag that straps onto the leg and leads the urine away.
Sealants are sold that can be applied to the skin at the base of the penis near the pubic bone so that the adhesive stays in place for longer and with more security. But is it all that you need to know about external catheters for men?
Here are some frequently asked questions about urinary catheters and their answers.
Condom catheters need to be changed every 24 hours. The collection bags can be reused but need to be cleaned before reuse. Always ensure your hands are clean before applying the catheter to avoid infections, bacteria, and cross-contamination.
When applying, unroll the condom, do not pull, and leave enough room at the tip of the penis once applied so that the condom does not rub.
This is not an easy item to remove for patients with cognitive dysfunction, so it may not be indicated for those with dementia or Alzheimer's. According to an article by WebMD on condom catheters, people who have a neuropathic bladder condition or urine retention are more likely to be prescribed urethral catheter instead of a condom.
External catheter for men is less likely to cause CAUTI and catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and they are more comfortable and available to be used at home by the patient. Male external catheters are easy to use and cause fewer movement restrictions than indwelling or intermittent catheters. And mostly, they are non-invasive. However, there are still some minor side effects involved.
One of the biggest downside to these catheters can be leakage if the wrong size is used or if they fall off. Skin breakdown can be a side effect of urine leakage. Some customers can experience an allergic reaction to the latex material the condom catheters are made of. Removal of the condom catheter can be painful due to the adhesive.
There may be certain indications of something going wrong with an external catheter for men. You should always consider consulting your doctor if any of the following happens -
These catheter problems demand immediate medical attention.
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