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What is a Foam Dressing? A foam dressing is "non-adherent" which means it doesn't stick to the wound bed, they are also non-linting so lint and debris aren't left in the wound when the dressing is removed. Foam dressings are generally semi-permeable …

What is a Catheter Leg Bag? Catheter bags are used to collect urine that is drained from the bladder when you are using a condom catheter or a indwelling foley catheter. They can be worn on the thigh or calf depending on what is comfortable to you. T …

    What is an Ostomy Wafer or Barrier? Ostomy wafers are the same thing as ostomy barriers. The ostomy barrier is the part of the appliance that goes against the skin and has a hole that fits around your stoma. The ostomy barrier is often …

What is the Difference Between a Shower Chair and a Transfer Bench? Shower chairs and transfer benches are both used to help people bathe safely. The shower chair sits completely inside the bathtub with all four feet flat on the bottom of the tub its …

Rusch or Teleflex? Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies. Rusch is a brand of catheters made and distributed by Teleflex. Sometimes you will see, "Rusch Teleflex" on the box of catheters, other times it will simply say, "Rusch". There …

Cleaning and disinfecting your ROHO air cushion and cover are two different and equally important steps. Check your product manual to be sure you are following your specific cushion and cover cleaning directions. Keeping your cushion and cover clean …

https://www.exmed.net/different-types-of-ostomy-barriers   What is Skin Prep? Skin prep is a liquid that when applied to the skin forms a protective film or barrier. When applied to intact skin, the protective film helps protect against frictio …

What are Chux? Chux are an older brand of disposable underpads that aren't sold anymore.  Many people think they were called "Chux" or "Chucks" because you chuck them away when they are soiled. My Grandmother, who was a nurse during WWII, swore …

What is a Foley Catheter? A Foley catheter, also called an "indwelling catheter" is a thin flexible tube often made of silicone, latex, or a silicone coated latex. The end of the thin tube has a balloon. Once inserted into the bladder, the ballo …

  Why Choose Coloplast SpeediCath Self-Lubricated Catheters?   Coloplast SpeediCath catheters have a hydrophilic coating that makes them easier to insert and remove for self-catheterization. The unique hydrophilic coating is made of three …