What is an external catheter?
External catheter is a device that fits through the penis as a condom and is connected by a tube to a drainage bag used to collect urine leakage. The drainage bag is strapped to the leg. The catheter is used for men who are engaged in urine incontinence and prefer not to use diapers or pillows. The outer catheter is also called a urinary cloak, a condom catheter or a penile cloak. It is connected by adhesive, which is either part of the shell or glue or silicone that is applied to the penis before application. The strap can also be used to apply the catheter to the penis. Most external catheters are one -off, although repeated catheters are also manufactured for active men suffering from incontinence. Disposable catheters should not be worn for more than 24-48 hours.
There are also several types of external catheters. In addition to one-off and repeatedly usable catheters there are single and two-piece catheters. Self -adhesive, one -piece catheter has glue as part of the housing and is easier to use and is safer. Two -pieceThe catheter is applied either with silicone, glue, spraying or brush adhesive or elastically tape.
Other types of external catheters include adhesive urine pouch, which is a pouch connected to the base of the penis and is primarily used for those who pull the penis. Another type of external catheter used for a short or inserted penis has adhesive seals that can be connected to the tip of the glans with a connector, which is then connected to the collection system. There is also an inflatable catheter, which is simply a retention ring that is inflated to secure the catheter and then release the removal IT.
The catheter should be removed daily by soaking the penis with a warm washcloth for 30 seconds. The skin should be checked to solve any problems. Many men are able to wear an external catheter for 12-72 hours.
Although the outer catheter is safer than the inner catheter because to the urinaryThe bladder does not insert the tube, there are still some common problems that could be caused. There is a small chance of infection, although there is less incidence than in the internal catheter. Skin irritation can be caused by a catheter friction that rubbed against the penis. The penis could reduce blood flow and also occur the penis obstruction.