We love to keep you informed on the newest catheter and ostomy products on the market, so you can stay in the know about the latest technology and see when something might fit your needs. Take a look at some of the details on Cure Medical’s new hydrophilic intermittent catheter made just for kids!
What Should I Know About the Cure Pediatric Hydrophilic Catheter?
Does your child have a condition that requires intermittent catheterization? Whether they are ready to self-cath on their own or if you or another parent or guardian is in charge of their catheterization regimen, it helps to have an intermittent catheter that simplifies your routine.
Source: Cure Medical
The Cure Pediatric Hydrophilic Catheter has been specifically designed with kids and their parents/caregivers in mind. When there are a lot of other things in the world to worry about, the catheter your child uses should not be one of them. This pediatric catheter isn’t made with any of the scary chemicals people often watch out for like DEHP, BPA, and/or natural rubber latex (particularly important if your child has a latex allergy).
This quality option offers the convenience of a hydrophilic catheter combined with the same great quality that you can expect from Cure Medical but with less mess! The water-activated hydrophilic coating keeps the catheter lubricated and the catheterization process stays virtually friction-free from start to finish.
An included textured gripper helps the user advance and control the catheter without having to touch the tube itself, which may help minimize the risk of infection, and the tube itself does not kink when it is bent.
How Do I Use the Cure Pediatric Hydrophilic Catheter?
These instructions were provided in part by Cure Medical.
Wash hands and gather any accessories your child may need in addition to the hydrophilic catheter, such as disinfecting wipes or gloves. Position everything so that you’re ready.
Prepare by using disinfecting wipes to clean the area of insertion, putting on gloves, or laying down a drape on your child’s lap for additional protection. Get them in the position that works best for them based on their needs and their healthcare professional’s recommended directives.
With the catheter still inside the packaging, press down or squeeze on the included purified water packet to distribute the water evenly and hydrate the catheter for a comfortable insertion without all the mess.
Open the catheter package and remove the paper over the adhesive. You can use this adhesive to hold the catheter to a vertical surface like a bathroom cabinet or a wall if preferred, which can help to prevent a mess until your child is ready to cath.
After catheterizing, you can dispose of the one-time-use catheter, packaging, and any accessories in the trash.
For more information about the process of catheterization, we offer a how-to-catheterize guide just for kids in all options for straight, hydrophilic, and closed system pediatric catheters, along with cathing instructions for adult men and women too.
Disclaimer: Please note that this is intended to provide a general understanding of how to self-cath. It should not be used in place of your healthcare professional’s recommendations for how you or your child should catheterize based on your personal anatomy, condition, and needs. For personalized instructions, visit, call, or consult with your prescribing physician or another professional healthcare provider.
For more information, contact us at 180 Medical where one of our friendly, trained specialists can walk you and your child through the process of catheterization. We can also send you samples of the Cure Pediatric Hydrophilic Catheter to try out. We also offer one-of-a-kind instructional materials that can be sent to you with your order, including printed color brochures and a DVD.
Which Cure Catheter Products Does 180 Medical Carry?
180 Medical is proud to carry a wide variety of Cure catheter products, including straight catheters, coudé catheters, hydrophilic catheters, closed system catheters, and more.
We also provide catheters from all of the major brands available on the market today.
How Can I Find the Right Catheter for My Child?
Your child’s prescribing healthcare doctor will be the first source to go to in order to find the right type and French size based on your child’s condition and individual needs. Then give us a call to talk to one of our trained product specialists, and we’ll be glad to help. We can also verify your insurance to determine if and how catheter products are covered on your policy.
We also offer a unique program we call the 180 Medical Kids Club, which we created just for families like yours to ease fears and help you and your child acclimate to the process of cathing. We’ll help you adjust to this new way of life with one-of-a-kind educational materials and fun activities (available in English and Spanish).
