Living with a catheter can bring up questions, concerns, and challenges—but you don’t have to face them alone. In our latest video blog, Amy Landrum, APRN, CWOCN, shares her expert advice on understanding catheter options, handling common issues, and building confidence in conversations with your doctor.
With the right information and open communication, you can avoid common complications and tailor your catheter use to your needs and goals.
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 0:23 – Factors unique to people with incontinence needs
- 1:29 – Feelings/experience of new catheter patients
- 3:40 – How to find peer support
- 4:29 – Training and instruction to expect
- 7:51 – Problems with insertion
- 10:29 – Avoiding insertion trauma
- 12:55 – Causes of pain with insertion
- 14:32 – How to avoid infection
- 18:14 – Catheter types to mitigate infection
- 19:42 – Catheter needs for biological sex
- 21:21 – Options for more discreet catheters
- 23:48 – When one’s doctor lacks catheter specialization
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Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For medical advice, consult your healthcare provider.
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