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Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) means that a person empties their own bladder by inserting a catheter and the catheter is removed after each emptying.
This method has been used for about 30 years and is a trusted and well-documented form of therapy.
ISC is successful because it:
- Protects the lower and upper urinary tracts
- Reduces the frequency of UTIs
- Reduces urine incontinence
- ISC with LoFric Catheters
Astra Tech is the market leader in catheters for ISC. Our catheter is called LoFric and is available in several different sizes and models.
When you are using LoFric catheters it is important that you have good hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water both before and after each catheterisation. Wash your genital area once a day.
After soaking LoFric in water for 30 seconds, insert the catheter into the urethra and up into the bladder. When your urine starts to flow through the catheter, push the catheter in another couple of centimetres. Do not remove the catheter until your urine has stopped flowing completely. Remove the catheter by pulling it out slowly and gently.
Sometimes you may need to use handling aids, such as a mirror, a urine collection bag or an extension tube. Visit our product pages on this website's home page for full details of all LoFric products and accessories.
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