How to Self-Catheterize
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How to Use a Female Hydrophilic Catheter For Women
Important Note: Do you experience pain or discomfort when using a standard uncoated catheter? Hydrophilic catheters may be a good choice for you. Plus, once you get the hang of using them, you may find them even easier and more convenient. While some brands of hydrophilic catheters come pre-hydrated and ready to use right out of the package, others require activation first. Hydrophilic catheters that need to be activated usually contain a packet of sterile saline solution. If the catheter has a packet, you must burst the packet to allow the contents to soak the catheter fully. This activates the catheter’s hydrophilic properties.
To do this, unfold the package. Next, fold the water packet about halfway and apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger. This should burst the package and release the solution. Make sure that the solution has fully coated the catheter. Allow at least 30 seconds to fully hydrate.
To do this, unfold the package. Next, fold the water packet about halfway and apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger. This should burst the package and release the solution. Make sure that the solution has fully coated the catheter. Allow at least 30 seconds to fully hydrate.
Female Catheterization Instructional Videos – How to Use a Hydrophilic Catheter for Women
Hydrophilic Catheters
A message about hydrophilic catheters from 180 Medical Founder Todd Brown.
A message about hydrophilic catheters from 180 Medical Founder Todd Brown.
Convatec me+ Personalized Video Guide
This personalized video guide provides step-by-step female catheterization instructions for different catheter types, including hydrophilic female catheters. This guide also includes video guides for women who use wheelchairs.
This personalized video guide provides step-by-step female catheterization instructions for different catheter types, including hydrophilic female catheters. This guide also includes video guides for women who use wheelchairs.
GentleCath Air™ for Women Instructional Demo
This video demonstrates how to use the GentleCath Air™ for Women.
Rusch FloCath Quick Kit
This video demonstrates how to prepare the Rusch FloCath Quick Kit or similar hydrophilic catheters with a water packet.
CompactCath Catheter
This video demonstrates how to use the pre-lubricated CompactCath catheter, which comes inside a clear palm-sized case.
LoFric® Sense Female Hydrophilic Catheterization Instructions
LoFric’s helpful step-by-step guide for CIC with the LoFric® Sense female catheter.
LoFric’s helpful step-by-step guide for CIC with the LoFric® Sense female catheter.
BD Ready-to-Use Hydrophilic Catheter Instruction Animation for Females
BD’s intermittent self-catheterization guide for females learning how to cath with a hydrophilic catheter.
BD’s intermittent self-catheterization guide for females learning how to cath with a hydrophilic catheter.
BD Magic3™ GO Female Catheter Instruction Guide for Women
BD’s instructional catheterization video for how to cath using a BD Magic3™ GO Female Catheter.
BD’s instructional catheterization video for how to cath using a BD Magic3™ GO Female Catheter.
BD Magic3™ Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Guide for Females
BD’s instructional catheterization video for how to cath using a BD Magic3™ Female Catheter.
BD’s instructional catheterization video for how to cath using a BD Magic3™ Female Catheter.
Printable Female Catheterization Instructions
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Please note that this is intended to provide a general understanding of self-catheterization. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, or consultation with a physician or other healthcare provider.