What is a Balloon Catheter?
Getting Acquainted with Balloon Catheters A balloon catheter, often called a Foley catheter or indwelling catheter, is a medical device…
Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Surgery
Prostate surgery, or radical prostatectomy, is a common treatment option for men with localized prostate cancer and other prostate-related conditions.…
Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
When a man requires partial or complete removal of his prostate gland due to cancer or other medical conditions, it…
How to Change a Urinary Drainage Bag
Learning how to change a urinary drainage bag can be a valuable skill to have. It can be intimidating, especially…
Properly Caring for a Foley Catheter and Drainage Bag
A Foley catheter is an indwelling catheter inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine and properly caring…
Spina Bifida Awareness Month is October
Spina bifida is a congenital defect that affects the proper formation of the spine and the spinal cord. The spinal…
Why Some Men Prefer a Condom Catheter
A condom catheter is recommended for men that cannot control the release of urine. Many men prefer a condom catheter…
What is Purple Urine Bag Syndrome (PUBS)?
Ever heard of Purple Urine Bag Syndrome? Have you ever looked down at your urine drainage collection bag only to…
Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021
Now that we are wrapping up the first month of 2022, we thought we would take a moment to share…
Bard: High-Quality Urological Supplies and Catheters
For over 100 years, Bard has developed and manufactured high-quality catheters and urological products. Bard products range from Foley catheters,…
Why would you need a nephrostomy?
A nephrostomy is needed if something blocks the normal flow of urine from the kidneys into the bladder and out…
The Importance of Being Your Own Health Advocate
Health care providers and hospitals have the best intentions in mind; however, medical errors do occur. If you feel something…
What is a Balloon Catheter?
Getting Acquainted with Balloon Catheters A balloon catheter, often called a Foley catheter or indwelling catheter, is a medical device…
Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Surgery
Prostate surgery, or radical prostatectomy, is a common treatment option for men with localized prostate cancer and other prostate-related conditions.…
Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
When a man requires partial or complete removal of his prostate gland due to cancer or other medical conditions, it…
How to Change a Urinary Drainage Bag
Learning how to change a urinary drainage bag can be a valuable skill to have. It can be intimidating, especially…
Properly Caring for a Foley Catheter and Drainage Bag
A Foley catheter is an indwelling catheter inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine and properly caring…
Spina Bifida Awareness Month is October
Spina bifida is a congenital defect that affects the proper formation of the spine and the spinal cord. The spinal…