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Using a catheter to empty the bladder is not a new idea, ISC has been around for thousands of years, and even the Ancient Greeks used it.
Early catheters were made of metal, and were even made from gold and silver.
The human body hasn’t changed much over the years and it’s always been important to try not to damage the urethra when inserting a catheter. In order to make the catheters glide in and out safely, they were often lubricated with butter or oil, or even soft cheese! Pretty gross don’t you think? Today we have much better methods of lubrication, like the special LoFric surface, which makes the surface slippery, with no butter or cheese needed!
The first rubber catheters were introduced in the 19th Century, these were able to bend so were probably more comfortable than the metal ones to use.
In the middle of the 20th Century, indwelling catheters were commonly used. These stayed in the bladder all the time. After a while it was discovered that bacteria grew faster on these and it commonly caused serious urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Today, ISC is the most common method for emptying the bladder. ISC stands for Intermittent Self Catheterisation, which means that the catheter is used regularly and is removed immediately after the bladder has been emptied, this reduces the risk of infections and other complications.
LoFric has years of scientific evidence that proves its safety and dedicated teams of staff work to provide the best solutions so that your life is made easier when performing ISC.
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