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3 Types of Medical Tapes and Their Uses

  Medical tapes are one of the most commonly used medical supplies in hospitals, clinics and at home. They come in handy during all sorts of situations, and are available in different variations catering to various types of application purposes. While preparing a first aid kit, using a one-size-fits-all approach helps overburdening your kit with all types. However, for a larger kit or home use, different tapes come in handy to address a wider range of needs. Choosing the medical tape that suits your needs best, will help you prepare for all kinds of emergencies. Listed below is a list of the various types of medical tapes and their uses that will help you prepare a well-stocked medical kit. Medical Transpore Tape: In medical institutions and ambulances, this is the one that always runs out first, leaving a box full of useless, hard-to-tear tapes for the unlucky guy who gets there last. When it comes to versatility, efficiency, and overall quality, few medical tapes outperf...

How to Set up a 3 way Foley Catheter Efficiently

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The 3 way Foley Catheter is a common medical equipment used by patients who have undergone a bladder surgery. It is used to ensure urinary drainage after bladder or upper urinary tract surgeries, and thus adds continuous irrigation capabilities. Primary functions include help remove the tissue chips, blood clots, and other debris from the bladder after surgery. A Foley catheter is basically a thin, sterile tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine. It is also known by its pseudonym 'indwelling catheter' as it can be left in place inside the bladder for a period of time. There are different stages to setting up a 3 way Foley Catheter. Read on: Replacing the catheter: Before removing the   old catheter, measuring the depth of catheter insertion can be helpful. Draw a tiny line with a marker about one inch away from your genitals. Now, while inserting the new catheter you already know how deep it was inserted, so you can do it accordingly. If there are st...