Managing long-term urinary needs can be challenging for patients seeking comfort, independence, and mobility. Bulky or restrictive systems can interfere with daily routines, but ATC Medical provides catheters designed for discretion and consistent urinary drainage.
High-quality materials and thoughtful design allow patients to maintain hygiene and privacy while safely managing their urinary bladder, whether at home, in a hospital, or in a care facility, enhancing comfort and everyday living.
How Indwelling Foley Catheters Support Daily Life
Foley catheters and other indwelling urinary catheters provide continuous urinary output, helping patients manage urinary retention or incontinence without interrupting daily life. When paired with a catheter valve, they allow for greater discretion and mobility, giving patients more freedom and confidence while maintaining hygiene and safety.
Urethral and suprapubic catheters can be used depending on patient needs. While drainage bags are always required, catheter valves are optional and can provide added convenience. Catheter securement devices help maintain placement and prevent complications, supporting safe and comfortable bladder catheterization.
Caregivers, including nurses and physicians, guide patients on proper use, monitoring urinary output, and maintaining sterile technique during catheterization or catheter changes. Following proper procedures helps ensure effective urinary drainage and reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
Proper Insertion and Use
Insertion involves passing the Foley catheter through the urethra or via a suprapubic approach, with a catheter balloon securing it inside the urinary bladder. Correct placement ensures consistent drainage and minimizes discomfort or accidental dislodgment.
Routine care of the catheter and tubing, along with cleaning with sterile water and appropriate lubricant, helps prevent biofilm, encrustation, bladder stones, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Selecting the correct catheter size and using durable silicone materials further improves patient safety and comfort.
Healthcare providers monitor catheter function and urinary drainage, and following infection-control precautions supports safe, long-term catheter use.
Health and Safety Benefits
While it helps maintain daily routines and supports hygiene, proper care and adherence to infection-control precautions are essential to minimize the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
Patients experiencing bladder spasms benefit from consistent drainage, allowing daily routines to continue without disruption. Proper care reduces the risk of catheter blockage, biofilm, and encrustation, ensuring safe long-term catheter management.
In some cases, intermittent self-catheter use may complement long-term catheterization. For patients undergoing an epidural anesthetic, trained healthcare professionals ensure safe catheter insertion and management.
Reliable Comfort and Safe Bladder Care with ATC Medical Catheters
ATC Medical offers a wide selection of Foley catheters, indwelling urethral catheters, and accessories compatible with drainage bags, urine bags, and collection bags. Our products are designed for comfort, reliability, and long-term use.
Whether for post-surgical recovery or chronic bladder management, ATC Medical provides durable silicone catheters with catheter tubing, catheter balloon, and optional catheter valves to ensure safe, effective, and hygienic urinary drainage.
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