SpeediCath Compact Set Benefits
- The catheter is inserted smoothly into the urethra to the bladder
- There is a separate device intended for females only
- Discreet and compact intermittent catheter with an integrated and sterile bag
- Its revolutionary design gives users a simpler, less time-consuming way to catheterize
- A unique coating for instant and easy use
- Simple and intuitive for everyday use in and out of home
- For single use only, discard it after use
- Small enough to keep in a pocket
What to buy with Coloplast SpeediCath Compact Set Female Catheter?
- Cardinal Health ReliaMed Lubricating Jelly
- Flexible Inspection Mirror
How to use Coloplast SpeediCath Compact Set Catheter?
- Start by washing your hands thoroughly with water and soap
- Remember also to wash your thumbs
- Alcohol hand gel can be used if you don’t have access to washing facilities
- Make sure you have all the equipment you will need before you start
- You will need a catheter set, intimate wipes or soap with a neutral pH value and water and Perhaps a mirror which can be fastened on to your thigh
- Pull your clothes down so you can move freely when doing the catheterization
- Position yourself in a way that you are able to spread your legs to allow for easy access to the urethra
- If it is easier for you hold your legs apart with the device specially developed for the purpose
- To prevent pushing bacteria into the urethra and bladder when you use the catheter you must first Clean the area around the urethra properly
- This might be easier for you if you fasten a mirror onto your thigh
- Spread the labia apart and wash the opening to the urethra
- Wash from front to back in order not to transfer any bacteria and cause an infection
- Use each wipe only once
- Twist to open the tube and remove the lid
- Unfold the bag
- Twist and pull the catheter out of the tubing, now it is ready to insert
- Make sure that the catheter does not touch anything before you insert it into the urethra
- If it does you must use a new catheter
- Touching the sink or your clothes or skin for example will contaminate the catheter and can potentially cause infection
- To make insertion of the catheter as easy as possible it is important that you relax
- Slowly and gently insert the catheter into your urethra
- Make sure you use gentle movements
- Continue to insert the catheter until it reaches your bladder and the urine starts to flow then continue for a few more centimeters
- When the flow stops move a little and straighten yourself up to make sure that the bladder is completely empty
- Withdraw the catheter slowly to ensure that you drain any remaining urine at the base of your bladder
- Put the catheter back into the tube and reseal it by twisting the catheter clockwise
- Open the urine bag by tearing off the tab and empty it into the toilet
- You can dispose of the catheter set in your household rubbish
- Do not flush it down the toilet
- Wash your hands and you have completed the process
SpeediCath Compact Catheter Safety Information
- Patients performing self-catheterization should follow the advice of their medical professional
- Before using the device, carefully read the product labels and information accompanying the device
- If you experience symptoms of a urinary tract infection, or are unable to pass the catheter into the bladder, contact your healthcare professional
