Monoject Softpack and Catheters Are a Dynamic Solution to a World of Medical Situations

(prHWY.com) September 6, 2012 - Usa, FL -- CA, July 21, 2012 - A catheter is an inconvenient and uncomfortable necessity for many people who are no longer able to urinate on their own. Regardless of if this is because of surgery, a complication or any kind of medical procedure, the use of a catheter is an important and vital step to ensuring patient health. Proper catheter use and care is designed to keep the body healthy and cleansed of toxins and pollutants that could seriously harm or kill a patient. Understanding the types of catheters available and the catheter field is important to any patient who may soon be using a catheter regularly!

The Foley Catheters is the first and most commonly employed type of catheter. With a balloon attached to the tip of the catheter filled with sterile water this type of catheter is able to maintain function without any external assistance. The catheter normally comes in sizes 5 cc and 30 cc to suit each unique patient and come in a variety of materials that make it ideal for most situations.

It's important to note that in many cases, the long-term use of a catheter comes with some risks. Extended use of a catheter system may cause urinary tract infections and in some more extreme case medical complications. Additionally, it should be noted that catheters are available in a variety of materials each with their own texture and pros and cons. Finding the one that suits a patient best is convenient and highly important if the patient has allergies or irritable skin.

Monoject Softpack - Taking proper hygienic measures with catheter use and caring for catheter supplies can reduce the likelihood of a patient developing a dangerous infection. Cleaning your catheter supplies regularly and cleansing the area routinely exposed during insertion and removal is very important to maintaining patient health and welfare.

Catheters are considered one of the most effective and commonly employed methods of providing hygiene and drainage for people who have recently undergone surgery or suffered a trauma in which their body is no longer able to cleanse itself. While catheterization may be a common practice most people don't know the basics of the catheter process or the supplies involved.

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Monoject Softpack - Gateway Healthcare Products Inc, formerly known as Gateway Medical Supply was founded in 2003. We specialize in Sales and Rentals of Medical Equipment and Supplies. We carry an assortment of medical supplies from the leading manufacturers in the industry including, 3M, Invacare, Drive Medical, Pride mobility, Becton and Dickenson and many more.

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