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supported by Independence Australia Catheter 101: What is a Catheter? A catheter is a hollow flexible tube inserted into your bladder allowing your urine to drain freely. Urinary Retention is the body’s inability to completely empty the bladder after urination. The most common reason for the insertion of a urinary catheter is to relieve urinary retention* The below funding schemes help people living with incontinence meet the costs of incontinence products. Independence Australia is an approved supplier of continence products for these funding schemes. National Schemes Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) Eligibility: Over 5 years old, have permanent or severe loss of bladder Funded amount: 2018-19 is up to 6.60 Funded by: Medicare More information: www.bladderbowel.gov.au/caps Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) Eligibility: Veteran community who hold white or gold cards on the basis of an assessed clinical need made by an appropriately qualified health provider Funded amount: Case by case basis Funded by: Department of Veteran Affairs More information: www.dva.gov.au State Schemes Statewide Equipment Program (SWEP) Eligibility: Victorian residents living independently within the community with a permanent or long term disability or frail aged. Assistance can include continence products. Funded amount: Case by case basis More information: www.swep.bhs.org.au Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) Eligibility: Queensland residents aged 5 years and over who have a permanent and stabilised condition or a disability. Assistance can include continence products. Funded amount: Case by case basis More information: www.health.qld.gov.au Enable New South Wales (NSW) Eligibility: New South Wales residents with permanent or long term disability whose incontinence funding needs are greater than 6 amount provided by CAPS. Funded amount: Case by case basis More information: www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Eligibility: Australian residents or permanent residents under the age of 65 years with a permanent or significant disability which impacts everyday activities Funded amount: Case by case basis Funded by: Australian government More information: www.ndis.gov.au Continence Management Support Scheme (CMASS) Eligibility: Western Australia residents, 16 years and over who have a defined continence condition and hold a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card. Funded amount: 0 More information: www.concessions.wa.gov.au Incontinence Pad Scheme (IPS) Eligibility: Western Australian children aged between 3 – 16 years old with a disability, the child’s family must be in receipt of carer allowance. Funded amount: 0 annually More information: www.concessions.wa.gov.au Community Equipment Scheme (CES) Eligibility: Tasmanian residents who have a disability of long term or indefinite duration. Assistance can include continence products. Funded amount: Case by case basis More information: www.dhhs.tas.gov.au Intermittent: ‘in / out’ self-catheterisation should be considered when a urinary catheter is required to be inserted and removed immediately after the completion of drainage. You can catheterise up to six times a day. Indwelling: Short term indwelling catheterisation should be used when bladder drainage is required for up to 14 days. Indwelling catheters can feature 2-way or 3-way channels with a balloon. Catheter Features *Silicone coating: Makes the catheter more secure and causes less allergies in the patient. *Touchless: These catheters come pre-lubricated with a protective sheath that allow for a more sanitary insertion process. *Catheter Sizes (FG) Paediatric: 6-10FG Catheter Lengths: Size /Length Please note: There are different types of Catheters Coude tip: These catheters have a rounded tip that helps it move through the urethra better. Catheter eyes: The holes which assist the urine to drain effectively. Adult Female: 12-14FG Paediatric - 30cm Female - 26cm Male - 43 cm - A 2-way catheter has two channels or lumens. One is for drainage and the other is for the inflation or deflation of the balloon. - A 3-way catheter has 3 channels or lumens. The first is for drainage, the second for irrigation and the third for the inflation or deflation of the balloon. Suprapubic: The first insertion of a suprapubic catheter (SPC) is an invasive procedure where the catheter accesses the bladder directly through the abdomen. Adult Male: 14-18FG Straight Tip: Most common type used. Uncomplicates insertion. Latex-free: An absolute necessity for those with latex allergies. 6 FG 8 FG 10 FG 12 FG 14 FG 16 FG 18 FG 20 FG 22 FG This information should only be used as a guide and not as professional medical advice. Need Further Assistance? • See your Doctor • Ask your Nurse • Visit a GP *For further understanding of catheter related terms please see glossary on pg. 70 Clot Retention: 20-22FG 10mm 18Fr - 60mm Balloon port Condom Drainage/ External Catheter: A condom drainage or external sheath is a urine drainage system for men. You can use condom drainage to prevent bladder accidents or to help with draining your bladder. Condom Drainage Comparison Chart is also available from Independence Australia. To request please call 1300 788 855 Size: In French scale & millimetres Urine drainage point Urine drainage port: Connects to a urinary drainage bag Balloon: Anchors the catheter in place in the bladder when filled with sterile water to stated volume Balloon Bladder opening Material Balloon Balloon port: The instillation port for balloon inflation Bladder opening: Catheter Eyelets that allow urine to drain from the bladder to the drainage bag Catheters come in a variety of materials. It is important to consult an appropriately trained clinician - Urology Nurse, Continence Nurse or Urologist to ensure you have the catheter that most suits your needs. • Quantity (mL) of sterile water that goes into the balloon. • Avoid normal saline to inflate the balloon as it can crystallise, making the balloon difficult to deflate. your way store.independenceaustralia.com.au Independence Australia your way 5 4 Independence Australia store.independenceaustralia.com.au