ConvaTec GentleCath Female Hydrophilic Urinary Catheter With Sterile Water Sachet

GentleCath Hydrophilic Urinary Catheter Features

• Helps minimize the risk of infection with no-touch catheterization
• Prevents the bladder from over filling
• Reduce the risk of urinary tract infections
• Tube length: 210mm/8.3in
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What to buy with ConvaTec Female Hydrophilic Catheter?

• Coloplast Self Cath Intermittent Self Catheterization DVD
• Cardinal Health ReliaMed Lubricating Jelly
• Catheter Inserter

How To Use Hydrophilic Urinary Catheter?

• Before you begin, gather the following items: catheter, water-based lubricant, washcloth or antiseptic wipe and a receptacle to void into if a toilet is not available.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and then choose the position that is most comfortable for you. Move your pelvis forward as much as possible to get a better view.
• You may want to use a hand mirror at first so you can see everything and get an idea of insertion placement.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Clean the genital area from the front to the back, from the inside to the outside, with soap and water.
• Break the sterile water sachet Then let the water run down into the package.
• To activate the hydrophilic coating, make sure the catheter is soaked in water for at least 15 seconds.
• Open the package by peeling the tabs on the connector side.
• With one hand, spread the labia (the loose tissue on either side of the urethra) apart and lift it gently upwards.
• The urethra opening should now be visible.
• With the other hand, slowly push the catheter into the urethra until the urine starts to flow.
• Make sure the funnel end is pointing into a container.
• When the urine starts to flow, push the catheter in a little (one or two cms/half an inch) to make sure that it is fully inside the bladder.
• To make sure the bladder is emptied completely, remove the catheter slowly and stop if more urine starts to flow.