by Home Care Delivered | Jun 4, 2018 | Need Medical Supplies
Red rubber catheters are a type of intermittent catheter used to manage urinary retention. They function just like a straight catheter, except that they are made of red rubber latex instead of plastic. This makes the red rubber catheter a bit more flexible, which some people prefer.
by Home Care Delivered | Jun 1, 2018 | Need Medical Supplies
Virginia Medicaid expansion has arrived, and that means more people could receive benefits and use them to get medical supplies.
by Home Care Delivered | May 24, 2018 | Need Medical Supplies
The Foley catheter is a thin, flexible tubes used to pass urine from the bladder. Like other indwelling catheters, Foley catheters are designed to remain in the bladder for a longer period of time. Created by Frederic Foley in 1929, the Foley catheter is currently the most popular type of indwelling catheter used.
by Home Care Delivered | May 22, 2018 | Need Medical Supplies
The straight catheter, also called an intermittent catheter, is a soft, thin tube used to pass urine from the body. Straight catheters are usually made of plastic (PVC) and are only used one time and then thrown away.
by Home Care Delivered | May 22, 2018 | Need Medical Supplies
Trying to afford incontinence supplies is a tough challenge, but if you live in Maryland and have Medicaid, there’s good news for you. Maryland Medicaid offers coverage of Incontinence Supplies.
by Home Care Delivered | May 18, 2018 | Need Medical Supplies
The coude catheter is specifically designed to maneuver around obstructions or blockages in the urethra. Coude is the French word for “bend” or “elbow,” and coude catheters are slightly bent at the tip which helps them move past a blockage.
by Home Care Delivered | May 15, 2018 | Need Medical Supplies
The past 100 years have brought a lot of change to the world of catheters. Today, there are many different types of catheters, each one made with different materials and for a different need. But what are the types of catheters, and what do they do?
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Intermittent catheters are a life changing medical for supply for those experiencing urinary retention. Learn more about the types of intermittent catheters and how they are used.
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CGM stands for continuous glucose monitor. Learn more about this revolutionary medical device that is improving life for those with diabetes.
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Urinary tract infections are an unwanted side effect that often occur when using a catheter. Learn how to prevent UTIs.
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