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Understanding Catheterisation

This guide aims to help you understand catheterisation and why you might need a catheter. We will cover what happens during the procedure and how to look after your catheter to help you feel informed and prepared.

Feel comfortable and prepared with catheterisation

This guide helps you feel informed and supported through the catheterisation procedure. What you will learn:

✅ What a catheter is and why you might need one

✅ What checks happens during your appointment

✅ Living with a catheter and how to maintain your catheter

✅ Signs of a Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

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If you or someone you care about is going to be undergoing a catheterisation procedure this guide may help you feel more prepared and less anxious.

Whether you’re undergoing catheterisation yourself or supporting a loved one, this guide provides the knowledge and reassurance needed to feel confident and informed. Downloading it offers access to advice, aftercare tips, and what symptoms could signify complications.

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