Apogee
Intermittent Catheter
Guide for Use
Personal Care Plan
This is your Personal Care Plan, which should be completed by your
healthcare professional.
Name:
Telephone Number:
Clinician (Doctor/Nurse):
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Apogee Intermittent Catheter:
Size: ______ Fr
Length: ______ in or cm
Catheterize:
Every______hours______times per day
In case of emergency, please contact:
Stock No: ____________
Introduction
Self-intermittent catheterization (SIC) involves using a catheter to drain urine
from your bladder (the organ that stores urine) via the urethra (the tube that
empties from the bladder). This product is designed for single use and should
be disposed of appropriately after the procedure. Self-catheterization should
only be carried out under medical advice and only in accordance with instructions
provided. With care and practice, you will find that self-catheterization should
become easy to perform.
The bladder stores liquid waste products (urine) of the body. Urine should be
expelled on a regular basis throughout the day to keep the body healthy. Failure
to empty the bladder completely can cause problems with kidney function. This
can be due to infection and reflux of urine (urine can back up into the kidneys).
Whatever the reason for catheterizing, be assured that your healthcare professional
believes it will make a difference to your health status and quality of life.
This booklet is designed as a guide to supplement the information and care given
by your healthcare professional. It is not designed to replace it.
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Urinary System
Urine is produced by the kidneys, which filter out the waste products of your
body. This liquid waste is passed to the bladder, via two tubes, called ureters.
When the bladder becomes full, a signal is sent to the brain to tell the urethral
sphincter muscle to relax and the bladder to contract. This causes the urine
to flow down the urethra and out of the body.
Your healthcare professional feels it would be best to carry out self-intermittent
catheterization (SIC) to drain urine from your bladder. Maintaining your bladder
function by SIC will contribute to your health.
kidney
ureter
large intestine
uterus
vagina
bladder
rectum
urethra
Notes:
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Bladder Drainage with the Apogee Intermittent Catheter
You should soon master the technique explained to you. Catheterization will
become part of your everyday routine. To make the process as simple as
possible, the particular catheter you are using has advantages including:
1.
The eyelets of the Apogee intermittent catheter are offset to help maximize
urine flow and engineered with radio frequency technology to help ensure an
ultra-smooth surface.
kidney
ureter
bladder
large intestine
prostate gland
rectum
urethra
Notes:
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Catheterization Procedure with the Apogee Intermittent
Catheter: Female
1.
Wash hands.
2.
With one hand, spread the labia. Wash the area
thoroughly with soap and water or towelette.
3.
Position yourself so you can see or feel the
urethral opening by separating the labia with
one hand.
4.
With your other hand, insert the catheter into
the urethral opening. When urine starts to flow,
insert the catheter approximately 1” more.
5.
When urine drainage is complete, slowly remove
the catheter and discard properly.
6.
Wash hands.
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This is a guide to support the teaching you have already received
from your healthcare professional.
Additional suggestions/tips from your healthcare professional:
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Catheterization Procedure with the Apogee Intermittent
Catheter: Male
1.
Wash hands.
2.
Wash the end of the penis with soap and water
or a towelette. If not circumcised, pull back
foreskin, wash well and rinse.
3.
With one hand, hold your penis at a right angle
to your body. With the other hand, insert the
catheter into the urethral opening. When urine
starts to flow, insert the catheter approximately
1” more.
4.
When urine drainage is complete, slowly remove
the catheter and discard properly.
5.
Wash hands.
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This is a guide to support the teaching you have already received
from your healthcare professional.
Additional suggestions/tips from your healthcare professional:
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Catheter Supply
The stock number of your Apogee intermittent catheter will be determined by your
healthcare professional and written on the inside front cover. This stock number will
identify the correct size and length of catheter for you and also appear at the end
of each box and on individual packaging.
Ordering Information
Description
Apogee Intermittent Catheter
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm
Soft
Soft
Soft
Soft
Curved Package
Curved Package
Soft, Curved Package
Coudé
Coudé
Coudé
Red Rubber Latex*
Red Rubber Latex*
Red Rubber Latex*
Coudé, Curved Package
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm, no adapter
Stock No
Size
Length
Box Qty.
1007
1018
1034
1048
1064
1082
1096
1036
1046
1061
1083
1049
1065
1074A
6 Fr
8 Fr
10 Fr
12 Fr
14 Fr
16 Fr
18 Fr
10 Fr
12 Fr
14 Fr
16 Fr
12 Fr
14 Fr
14 Fr
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
50
50
50
1050
1066
1086
1051
1067
1084
1087
1020
1040
1016
1033
1047
1062
1063
12 Fr
14 Fr
16 Fr
12 Fr
14 Fr
16 Fr
16 Fr
8 Fr
10 Fr
8 Fr
10 Fr
12 Fr
14 Fr
14 Fr
16 in.
16 in.
16 in.
16 in.
16 in.
16 in.
16 in.
10 in.
10 in.
6 in.
6 in.
6 in.
6 in.
6 in.
30
30
30
30
30
30
50
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
*Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.
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Catheterization Diary
The purpose of this chart is to monitor your catheterization schedule.
Time
Volume of Liquid
Taken In
Volume of Urine
During Catheterization
(mL)
Leakage Occurrence
Before Catheterization
Yes
No
Date
Time
Volume of Liquid
Taken In
Volume of Urine
During Catheterization
(mL)
Leakage Occurrence
Before Catheterization
Yes
No
6/27
8:00 am
2-8 oz. Glasses
500 mL
6/27
11:00 am
1-270 mL Glass
1050 mL
6/27
2:00 pm
2-8 oz. Glasses
800 mL
Date
Example
10
x
x
x