A common catheter question I hear is, “Now that I use intermittent catheters, can I travel?” The answer is yes. Whether it be for business or pleasure, you can travel with catheters. Catheter users can travel via airplanes, busses, trains, or ships to reach their destination. Here are some tips that can make traveling with catheters easier:
Regardless of your method of travel, keep several catheters in an easily accessible location. You may need to empty your bladder suddenly during your trip and having catheters on hand is a must. Consider obtaining a small travel bag for your catheters that can be kept on your lap or shoulder. Don’t forget to pack hand sanitizer, as this can make pre-cathing hand hygiene quick and easy on the go!
Adjusting to life after an ostomy surgery can take time. You may be wondering how you will resume your normal activities now that you have a stoma. The good news is that people with ostomies are usually able to do all the things they did before surgery. One of the most important things for getting back to your activities without hassles is having access to products that best fit your unique body, stoma, and lifestyle.
There isn’t one simple solution to solving the issue of incontinence management. Rather, there is a wide array of incontinence devices that are all designed to manage this condition discreetly in different ways. For that reason, finding the correct incontinence supplies can seem daunting without the guidance of trusted incontinence supply companies. ABC Medical is dedicated to assisting you in finding the right incontinence devices to meet your needs – just read on to learn more.
Transitioning to a life using catheter devices may seem overwhelming or uncomfortable. Though learning to use catheter supplies does undoubtedly take some getting used to, it is still easy to live your normal life without compromise. A little time and practice with catheter devices will start you on the right path towards a smooth transition.
If you have a spinal cord injury, you may be at risk for autonomic dysreflexia. This condition is serious and, left unchecked or unresolved, can cause stroke, seizure, or cardiac arrest. In simple terms, autonomic dysreflexia is an overreaction from your body’s autonomic system to something happening below your level of injury, which can elevate your blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Having a new Ostomy can be tough. In addition to healing from surgery, there is a lot to learn about caring for an Ostomy. If you were fortunate, you may have been seen by an Ostomy nurse while in the hospital or during home health visits. Your ostomy nurse may have taught you the basics of Ostomy care and made product recommendations for you. But after discharge, it can be difficult to know where to go for help if your Ostomy supplies are not meeting your needs. If you are having skin problems or leaking problems, this can usually be resolved by switching to a different or specialized Ostomy product or changing the Ostomy care routine. This is where having access to someone with an Ostomy nurse background can really help.
If you use intermittent catheters (ICs) for bladder management, you may be concerned about urinary tract infection (UTI). First, the good news – by using intermittent catheters instead of an indwelling urethral catheter (Foley), you are already ahead of the game in terms of prevention: Research suggests that intermittent catheter users experience fewer UTIs when compared to indwelling urethral catheter users. So keep up the good work!
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc. is honored to receive the St. Lucie County Best Places to Work Award for the 4th consecutive year!
ABC Medical believes that when we take care of our employees, we in-turn take excellent care of our customers. We wish to thank Personal Dynamics Consulting for awarding ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc. with the 2020 St. Lucie County Best Places to Work Award. We also extend our gratitude to our legendary employees and valued customers.
Your body was not designed to be sedentary. It's important to work your muscles regularly as exercising improves your mood, increase your flexibility and mobility and keeps your heart and lungs strong. Everyone faces the same obstacle regarding exercise - Motivation. Set yourself up so that you can start to incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
