Painless Removal of External Male Catheter? (ouch)

Mark628CA wrote:
Not all catheters are the same.

Yes, I have found that they fall into two categories, the kind that
don't stay on, and the kind that don't come off. After too many bad
experiences with the ones that don't stay on, I've switched the the
ones that don't come off.

Mark628CA wrote:
Not all catheters are the same.

Yes, I have found that they fall into two categories, the kind that
don't stay on, and the kind that don't come off. After too many bad
experiences with the ones that don't stay on, I've switched the the
ones that don't come off.

Mark628CA wrote:
Not all catheters are the same.

Yes, I have found that they fall into two categories, the kind that
don't stay on, and the kind that don't come off. After too many bad
experiences with the ones that don't stay on, I've switched the the
ones that don't come off.

Doug Haluza wrote:
Mark628CA wrote:
Not all catheters are the same.

Yes, I have found that they fall into two categories, the kind that
don't stay on, and the kind that don't come off. After too many bad
experiences with the ones that don't stay on, I've switched the the
ones that don't come off.

So, how many weeks can you leave one on before replacement is required?


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Operation"

Replacement of what?

Ray Warshaw
1LK

Eric Greenwell wrote:
Doug Haluza wrote:

Mark628CA wrote:

Not all catheters are the same.


Yes, I have found that they fall into two categories, the kind that
don't stay on, and the kind that don't come off. After too many bad
experiences with the ones that don't stay on, I've switched the the
ones that don't come off.


So, how many weeks can you leave one on before replacement is required?


This is a very important question and I have been including it on all
Biennial Flight Reviews. The correct answer is of course, "it may remain
in place up to but not including the date of the next BFR or until
circulation ceases, which ever occurs first" [14 CFR 91.1444 (6) (ii)].
I also require all students to demonstrate catheter removal
proficiency during 200 foot simulated rope breaks. I find that this
really keeps 'em on their toes.

Paul

The secret is the same as the secret for removing bandages. No, not
Acetone--not *there*!
The secret is counter-traction. Gently lift a bit of catheter from the
skin-(the last bit is not adhesive coated), then pull the catheter material
gently towards "off", while gently pulling the skin towards the body. No
need to pinch it, just a bit of thumb pressure and pull toward the body.
Stay close to the catheter with the skin thumb, and as the catheter comes
off, advance the thumb incrementally. A deep breath helps!

Hope that helps.

--
Hartley Falbaum
DG800B--"KF"

"ContestID67" wrote in message
oups.com...
Ever since my first contests and XC flights I have been wearing an
external male catheter. Putting these things on is easy. Taking them
off is another matter altogether. I know they have to be sticky or
they might fall off at an inopertune time but jeez-la-wheez they sure
can stay stuck and are a literal pain to remove.

So what is the secret to pain-free removal of an external male
catheter? Any other advice on usage is welcome.

- Anonymous

I tried several brands and settled on Holister because they're easiest
to remove.

I found the Mentor to be the worst -- way too aggressive adhesive.
Yowza! (I did appreciate their free samples though.)

~ted/2NO

http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Vital...front/EN/Produ
ct/URO6400?GCID=C13064x004

I must not be as masochistic as you guys...one try
with the sticky ones, and I did a search and found
velcro reusable straps...verrrry much better, no removal
issues.

ContestID67 wrote:
Ever since my first contests and XC flights I have been wearing an
external male catheter. Putting these things on is easy. Taking them
off is another matter altogether. I know they have to be sticky or
they might fall off at an inopertune time but jeez-la-wheez they sure
can stay stuck and are a literal pain to remove.

So what is the secret to pain-free removal of an external male
catheter? Any other advice on usage is welcome.

- Anonymous

- After a couple of seasons of using non-adhesive male catheters, I
ordered some with adhesive and when the arrived in the mail, promptly
tried on.....it took the next 40 minutes or so to remove it! Needless
to say this was a scary experience. I called my sister-in-law, who is a
nurse, who after a few minutes of laughing, told me she'd find out what
they used to remove these things at the hospital. The answer is a
product called "detachol" (www.detachol.com). Available wherever you
are sourcing the catheters. A small amount on a q-tip will make removal
painless and easy. Most flights I don't seem to need it, but when I
do, I'm sure glad I have some in the car!

Dave