Apogee. Intermittent Catheter Guide for Use

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1 Apogee Intermittent Catheter Guide for Use

2 Personal Care Plan This is your Personal Care Plan, which should be completed by your healthcare professional. Name: Telephone Number: Clinician (Doctor/Nurse): Telephone Number: Fax Number: Apogee Intermittent Catheter: Size: Fr Length: in or cm Stock No: Catheterize: Every hours times per day In case of emergency, please contact:

3 Introduction Self-intermittent catheterization (SIC) involves using a catheter to drain urine from your bladder (the organ that stores urine) via the urethra (the tube that empties from the bladder). This product is designed for single use and should be disposed of appropriately after the procedure. Self-catheterization should only be carried out under medical advice and only in accordance with instructions provided. With care and practice, you will find that self-catheterization should become easy to perform. The bladder stores liquid waste products (urine) of the body. Urine should be expelled on a regular basis throughout the day to keep the body healthy. Failure to empty the bladder completely can cause problems with kidney function. This can be due to infection and reflux of urine (urine can back up into the kidneys). Whatever the reason for catheterizing, be assured that your healthcare professional believes it will make a difference to your health status and quality of life. This booklet is designed as a guide to supplement the information and care given by your healthcare professional. It is not designed to replace it. 2

When the bladder becomes full, a signal is sent to the brain to tell the urethral sphincter muscle to relax and the bladder to contract.

4 Urinary System Urine is produced by the kidneys, which filter out the waste products of your body. This liquid waste is passed to the bladder, via two tubes, called ureters. When the bladder becomes full, a signal is sent to the brain to tell the urethral sphincter muscle to relax and the bladder to contract. This causes the urine to flow down the urethra and out of the body. Your healthcare professional feels it would be best to carry out self-intermittent catheterization (SIC) to drain urine from your bladder. Maintaining your bladder function by SIC will contribute to your health. kidney ureter large intestine vagina rectum uterus bladder urethra Notes: 3

To make the process as simple as possible, the particular catheter you are using has advantages including: 1.

5 Bladder Drainage with the Apogee Intermittent Catheter You should soon master the technique explained to you. Catheterization will become part of your everyday routine. To make the process as simple as possible, the particular catheter you are using has advantages including: 1. The eyelets of the Apogee intermittent catheter are offset to help maximize urine flow and engineered with radio frequency technology to help ensure an ultra-smooth surface. kidney ureter large intestine rectum bladder prostate gland urethra Notes: 4

Position yourself so you can see or feel the urethral opening by separating the labia with one hand. 4.

6 Catheterization Procedure with the Apogee Intermittent Catheter: Female 1. Wash hands. 2. With one hand, spread the labia. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water or towelette. 3. Position yourself so you can see or feel the urethral opening by separating the labia with one hand. 4. With your other hand, insert the catheter into the urethral opening. When urine starts to flow, insert the catheter approximately 1 more. 5. When urine drainage is complete, slowly remove the catheter and discard properly. 6. Wash hands. 5

7 This is a guide to support the teaching you have already received from your healthcare professional. Additional suggestions/tips from your healthcare professional: 6

With one hand, hold your penis at a right angle to your body. With the other hand, insert the catheter into the urethral opening.

8 Catheterization Procedure with the Apogee Intermittent Catheter: Male 1. Wash hands. 2. Wash the end of the penis with soap and water or a towelette. If not circumcised, pull back foreskin, wash well and rinse. 3. With one hand, hold your penis at a right angle to your body. With the other hand, insert the catheter into the urethral opening. When urine starts to flow, insert the catheter approximately 1 more. 4. When urine drainage is complete, slowly remove the catheter and discard properly. 5. Wash hands. 7

9 This is a guide to support the teaching you have already received from your healthcare professional. Additional suggestions/tips from your healthcare professional: 8

10 Catheter Supply The stock number of your Apogee intermittent catheter will be determined by your healthcare professional and written on the inside front cover. This stock number will identify the correct size and length of catheter for you and also appear at the end of each box and on individual packaging. Ordering Information Description Stock No Size Length Box Qty. Apogee Intermittent Catheter Firm Fr 15 in. 30 Firm Fr 16 in. 30 Firm Fr 16 in. 30 Firm Fr 16 in. 30 Firm Fr 16 in. 30 Firm Fr 16 in. 30 Firm Fr 16 in. 30 Soft Fr 16 in. 30 Soft Fr 16 in. 30 Soft Fr 16 in. 30 Soft Fr 16 in. 30 Curved Package Fr 16 in. 50 Curved Package Fr 16 in. 50 Soft, Curved Package 1074A 14 Fr 16 in. 50 Coudé Fr 16 in. 30 Coudé Fr 16 in. 30 Coudé Fr 16 in. 30 Red Rubber Latex* Fr 16 in. 30 Red Rubber Latex* Fr 16 in. 30 Red Rubber Latex* Fr 16 in. 30 Coudé, Curved Package Fr 16 in. 50 Firm Fr 10 in. 30 Firm Fr 10 in. 30 Firm Fr 6 in. 30 Firm Fr 6 in. 30 Firm Fr 6 in. 30 Firm Fr 6 in. 30 Firm, no adapter Fr 6 in. 30 *Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions. 9

11 For more information on any of our educational materials or products or assistance in locating a supplier in your area, please contact Hollister Consumer Programs at In Canada, contact Catheterization Diary The purpose of this chart is to monitor your catheterization schedule. Date Time Volume of Liquid Taken In Volume of Urine During Catheterization (ml) Leakage Occurrence Before Catheterization Yes No Example Date Time Volume of Liquid Taken In Volume of Urine During Catheterization (ml) Leakage Occurrence Before Catheterization Yes No 6/27 8:00 am 2-8 oz. Glasses 500 ml x 6/27 11:00 am ml Glass 1050 ml x 6/27 2:00 pm 2-8 oz. Glasses 800 ml x 10

Guide for Use. Apogee Plus Touch Free Intermittent Catheter System

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