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Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) is a method used when a person empties his/her bladder by inserting a catheter. The catheter is removed after each emptying. This method has been used since the late 1970's and is a well-known and well-documented form of therapy. CIC is a method that is normally referred to as the "Golden Standard" as it:
- Protects the lower and upper urinary tracts
- Reduces the frequency of UTIs
- Reduces urine incontinence
Technique
Astra Tech is the market leader in catheters for CIC. Our catheter, called LoFric, is available in several different sizes and models. It is important to maintain good manual hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water before and after each catheterization. Make sure to wash your genital area daily as well. After soaking LoFric for 30 seconds, insert the catheter into the urethra and up into the bladder. When urine starts to flow through the catheter, push the catheter in more slightly. Do not remove the catheter until urine has stopped flowing completely. Remove the catheter by pulling it out slowly. Sometimes you may need to use handling aids, such as a mirror, a EZGrip, a urine collection bag, or an extension tube.
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