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Using a Hydrophilic Catheter For Males
Important Note on Hydrophilic Catheters:
If you experience pain or discomfort while using a catheter, hydrophilic catheters may be a good choice for you. While some brands of hydrophilic catheters are pre-activated and ready to use as soon as you open the package, others may require you to activate the coating first. If the hydrophilic catheter has a packet, you must first activate the hydrophilic properties of the catheter by releasing the solution.
To do this, unfold the package and then fold the water packet about halfway. Next, apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger to burst the package. This will release the solution. Make sure that it has fully coated the catheter. Lastly, allow at least 30 seconds to fully hydrate.
Catheter Instructional Videos
A message about hydrophilic catheters from 180 Medical Founder, Todd Brown.
This online guide shows men how to use the GentleCath Hydrophilic Catheter (or similar hydrophilic catheters with a water packet). On this page, you can completely personalize your video guide with step-by-step instructions for each catheter type and options including:
- sitting
- standing
- cathing from a wheelchair
- limited hand dexterity
Rusch FloCath Quick Kit
This video demonstrates how to prepare the Rusch FloCath Quick Kit or another similar hydrophilic catheter option with a water packet.
CompactCath CatheterThis video demonstrates how to use the pre-lubricated CompactCath catheter, which comes inside a clear palm-sized case.
Hi-Slip Full Plus Hydrophilic CatheterThis video shows how to prepare the Hi-Slip Full Plus for insertion. It includes information on how to easily activate the hydrophilic coating.
Catheter animation teaches you how to use Coloplast’s SpeediCath male catheter.
This video shows you how to prepare and use an MTG hydrophilic straight male catheter.
This video shows how to use an Intermittent Urinary Catheter with a Straight Tip.
Instructional video for the Rusch MMG H20 Hydrophilic Intermittent Closed Catheter System.
This video shows how to use a Hydrophilic Male Urinary Catheter that has a straight tip. MTG’s hydrophilic lubrication makes catheter insertion easy with less irritation.
Customizable video guide with step-by-step instructions and tips for self-cathing.
BD’s instructional catheterization video for how to cath using a BD Magic3™ Hydrophilic Catheter.
BD’s instructional catheterization video for how to cath using a BD Magic3™ GO Catheter.
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