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Drainage Bags

7 Best Foley Catheter Bags

There are two types of foley catheter bags – a catheter leg bag and a foley catheter night bag (also known as a bedside drainage bag). HPFY carries a wide range of premium-quality foley catheter bags and accessories. Some of our best sellers are:

Catheter Types

Choosing The Best Female Catheter

The choice of catheter varies among men and women. Men have longer catheters compared to women because of the difference in anatomy. Female catheters are 6 inches long on average. However, compact catheters are also available. Find how to choose the best female catheter at HPFY.

Drainage Bags

How To Empty a Catheter Bag?

The bedside or large bag is used during night time while sleeping so that the user does not get up and disrupt sleep, and the leg bag can be used during the day. The leg bag is attached to the thigh of the user with the help of leg straps. It gets hidden under the clothes and keeps you comfortable. The leg bag or the larger bag should be drained once it is full of urine. It is advisable to empty the catheter bag when it is three-quarters or 3/4th full to avoid overflowing urine. Learn how to empty a catheter bag at HPFY.

Foley Catheters

Foley Catheter Sizes: How To Find The Right One?

Foley catheter sizes vary among children and adults. Also, there are male foley catheters and female foley catheters as per the size. The indwelling foley catheter is chosen as per the external diameter of the tube. The universal unit used for measuring the size is the “French size.”

External Condom Catheters

External Catheters for Men: 5 Important Questions & Their Answers

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.

Catheter Type

Your Guide For Choosing A Urinary Catheter

There is a lot more that goes into choosing a urinary catheter than many realize. While size is the most considered feature, there are many more aspects and benefits that you should be aware of when choosing a catheter. Overall, intermittent catheters are for urinary retention, while indwelling catheters and external catheters are used for urinary incontinence.

Foley Catheters

5 Tips for Pain-Free Foley Catheter Insertion

Is using a catheter supposed to hurt? No, inserting a catheter should not hurt, but if you are experiencing catheter pain while self-cathing, you can follow certain tips for foley catheter insertion to reduce pain and discomfort.

Urinals And Bedpans

10 Best Portable Urinals for Men: Your Travel Companion

Portable Urinal for men has gone from large condom-like products to sophisticated, low-profile secure, private apparatuses. Unless there are no other options, no one wants to spend their day in a diaper.

Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones 411: What They Are and How They Form?

Kidney stones are also known as renal or urinary stones but make no mistake they can completely ruin your day. They are small, hard deposits that can form in one or both of your kidneys. They need to be expelled from your body by traveling through ducts from your kidney to your bladder, through your urethra, and out of your body.

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Feminine Hygiene

10 Home Remedies for Vaginal Yeast Infections

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Post Mastectomy Bras

Choosing the Best Front Closure Bras for Seniors

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Pediatric Care

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Infections and Allergies

Intertrigo Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide

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Vitamin Supplements

Best Protein Powders for Women: Top 5 Picks

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Perineal Skin Care

Skin Maceration: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Constipation

Does Chocolate Cause Constipation?

There are many causes of constipation, and one might be chocolate. Can chocolate cause constipation? Why does chocolate cause constipation? Let’s get you some information. READ MORE

Breast Cancer

5 Breast Cancer Skin Changes You Shouldn't Ignore

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Knee Braces

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