BLADDER-ADVANTAGES OF CISC

SUMMARY

Advantages of clean intermittent catheterization:
1. Able to have sexual intercourse

2. Decreased risk urinary tract infection compared to IDC

3. Patients are able to independently manage bladder instead of having health professionals change it regularly on their behalf

4. Negates the risk of occlusion

5. No risk of tract closing over, unlike with SPC

6. Good psychological effect

7. Fits in with patient’s lifestyle and good aesthetics (no unsightly catheter)
8. Avoids the risk of urethral stricture formation & mucosal injury associated with long-term indwelling catheters

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