If your child requires self-catheterization at school and is developmentally ready, it can be helpful for him or her to begin learning at an early age, possibly even as early as kindergarten.
Intermittent catheterization, when done properly, is one of the safest ways to catheterize. Nothing needs to be connected to or inserted into the body on an constant basis – rather, the person (or their caregiver) uses a catheter at intervals to empty the bladder. Using intermittent catheters mimics the body’s typical manner of emptying the… Continue reading Intermittent Catheters
Learning to manage a neurogenic bladder and its erratic function can prove to be one of the biggest challenges of recovery from a spinal cord injury.
In this question for our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, John wants to know about how to use a self-catheter kit in a public restroom.