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Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is a method by which a person empties their bladder by inserting a catheter and the catheter is removed after each emptying.
ISC has been a popular, tried and tested method since the 1970s and has been proven to:
- Protect the lower and upper urinary tracts
- Reduce the frequency of UTIs
- Reduce urine incontinence
Astra Tech is the market leader in catheters for ISC. Our catheter is called LoFric and is available in several different sizes and models, including a paediatric range. It has a special surface that is activated when the catheter is soaked in water. This makes catheterisation with LoFric gentle and comfortable for the user.
When catheterising, it is important to maintain good manual hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water both before and after each catheterisation.
After soaking LoFric in water for 30 seconds, insert the catheter into the urethra and up into the bladder. When the urine starts to flow through the catheter, push the catheter in another couple of centimetres. Do not remove the catheter until the urine has stopped flowing completely. Remove the catheter by pulling it out slowly.
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