How To Use GentleCath Female Urinary Catheter?
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Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
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Clean the genital area from the front to the back, from the inside to the outside, with soap and water.
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Break the sterile water sachet Then let the water run down into the package.
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To activate the hydrophilic coating, make sure the catheter is soaked in water for at least 15 seconds. Open the package by peeling the tabs on the connector side.
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With one hand, spread the labia (the loose tissue on either side of the urethra) apart and lift it gently upwards. The urethra opening should now be visible.
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With the other hand, slowly push the catheter into the urethra until the urine starts to flow. Make sure the funnel end is pointing into a container.
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When the urine starts to flow, push the catheter in a little (one or two cms/half an inch) to make sure that it is fully inside the bladder.
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To make sure bladder is emptied completely, remove the catheter slowly and stop if more urine starts to flow.
What to Buy with ConvaTec Female Urinary Catheter?
- Cardinal Health Personal Cleansing Cloth
- Sammons Preston Hands-Free Cathing Mirror
- McKesson Sterile Lubricating Jelly
