Best Practices for Male External Catheters

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Male sheath catheters/condom catheters are a non-invasive solution to manage patients with urinary incontinence. The flexible sheath of the device fits over the penile shaft connected with a long drainage tube which is attached to a urine drainage bag or in some cases a vacuum suction source.   Sheath catheters/Condom catheters are available in various materials […]

How Do You Size a Male External Catheter?

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How do you size a male external catheter/are there different sizes? MALE EXTERNAL CATHETERS Male external catheters are significantly less invasive and have easier catheterization than internal urinary catheters (which drain urine from the bladder by a tube inserted through the urethra). These are latex or rubber shells that encase the tip of the penile […]

HELP WANTED!!! – Condom Catheters Need Not Apply

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Amanda Linneman RN, BSN Clinical Program Manager – ConSure Medical Wow! Nurse ingenuity is amazing. When our patient faces an ailment, we go out of our way to become their advocate. When our medical center/place of work faces a challenge nurses come together, brainstorm while changing linens, discuss policy changes over lunch, investigate what’s working […]