catheter condum

Highlights

• External catheters including condom catheters are used to treat conditions like urinary incontinence. Condom catheters may cause fewer urinary tract infections than other catheters.

Description

Catheter condom

• A condom catheter is a urine (pee) collection device that fits like a condom over your penis but also has a tube that goes to a collection bag strapped to your leg.Other names for this product include external urinary catheters and penile sheath catheters.

Directions For Use

• You put a condom catheter on the same way you put on a condom: Roll it onto your penis, leaving a small space at the tip. This space should be about half an inch long. This will improve urine flow.
• Make sure that the condom fit is comfortable and secure, but not too tight. When you’ve attached the condom catheter to your clean skin, you then to connect the device to the urine drainage/collection bag.
• Always wash your hands with soap and water when putting the catheter on. Clean your penis and the area around it, but make sure it’s dry when you attach the adhesive or use the skin glue. Wash your hands with soap and water after you've applied the catheter.

Warnings

• Call your provider if you’re using an external catheter and you any of these symptoms:
• Fever.
• Discomfort while urinating.
• Frequent urination.
• Blood in the urine (hematuria).
• Skin irritation, rashes or sores.

Precautions

• You will need to empty the urine collection bag when it’s full. You should change your condom catheter every day.
• Always wash your hands with soap and water when putting your catheter on or taking it off. Don’t reuse the catheters. If you reuse the drainage bag, wash it thoroughly.
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