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Understanding patient diversity in intermittent catheterization Patients requiring intermittent catheterization often live with conditions such as spina bifida, multiple sclerosis or paraplegia. While the underlying condition may be a starting point to define the need for catheterization, there are several factors that you should consider when selecting the right catheter for your patient’s individual needs. What distinguishes these patients? Anatomy: Differences in underlying disease, gender and body shape can affect catheter length, diameter and tip design. Dexterity and vision: Some patients...

Actreen Self-catheterization for an independent active life Stand-alone and catheter sets All Actreen catheters are available as stand-alone catheters or in a catheter set, in order to support the lifestyle of your patients. Non-return valve Actreen sets have a non-return valve that prevents urine backflow. Lubrication technology made of water and glycerin Helps to prevent drying out Glycerin provides a bacteriostatic effect Creates lubrication with no mess Non-traumatic eye Allows for a smooth and comfortable insertion. For male patients, Actreen offers both Tiemann and Nelaton tips, to be chosen...

Reducing urinary tract infections Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most important complications among patients requiring intermittent catheterization1, 2 and can not only impact patients‘ overall health and quality of life1, 3 but also lead to frequent hospitalizations.4 It is therefore important to reduce the risks of UTIs in patients as much as possible. Subgroups of female users The number of symptoms suggestive of urinary tract infections (ssUTIs) per affected patient was significantly lower when pre-lubricated instead of hydrophilic catheters were used in the subgroup of female...

Reducing catheter waste Pouch materials The discreet pouches are designed to be used multiple times in a wet environment. Additionally, they are PVC free. Like many medical products, catheters for intermittent catheterization are single-use. Patients typically require around five catheters per day, resulting in significant daily waste for your patients and your facility. Actreen catheters are designed with environmental responsibility in mind. Packaging materials The packaging does not contain any aluminum or hard plasticizers, knowing both are complicated to recycle. Catheter materials All Actreen...

B. Braun wants to support you in selecting the right catheter for your patients' needs. The final decision always remains with you as the healthcare professional. Actreen® Mini Cath Useful length CH 0 (mm) Units/box Actreen® Mini Set Useful length CH 0 (mm) Units/box Ref. Actreen® Hi-Lite Set Nelaton Actreen® Hi-Lite Set Tiemann Useful length * For all countries, a specific letter is added at the end of the reference.

References: 1 Öztürk R, Murt A. Epidemiology of urological infections: a global burden. World J Urol. 2020 Nov;38(11):2669-2679. doi: 10.1007/s00345-019-03071-4. Epub 2020 Jan 10. PMID: 31925549. 2 Wyndaele JJ. Complications of intermittent catheterization: their prevention and treatment. Spinal Cord. 2002 Oct;40(10):536-41. doi: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101348. PMID: 12235537. 3 Fumincelli L, Mazzo A, Martins JCA, Henriques FMD, Cardoso D, Rodrigues MA. Quality of Life of Intermittent Urinary Catheterization Users and Their Caregivers: A Scoping Review. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2017 Aug;14(4):324-333....