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From: johnm@diemen.cc.utas.edu.au (John B. Miezitis)
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Subject: Re: the art of external catheters
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Date: 19 Nov 90 15:26:00 GMT
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I am new to the world of wheelchairs and external catheters and
have been experimenting with different adhesive (convatec at the
moment) and various bag placement. I was wearing the bag on my calf
and found this would drain well using gravity and a siphoning
effect. However I have recently tried wearing it on my thigh with a
view to wearing shorts now summer is nigh (I am in Aus). This
variation requires closer attention to ensure good drainage.

I find stimulating the bladder by tapping four times a day helps me
mangage drainage. By stimulating the drainage at known times I
avoid most problems and emptying the bag frequently also avoids
odour problems. I would like to avoid wearing anything at night but
can only manage approximately three consecutive nights in a row
without having used the drainage.

This is an interesting subject for me at present and I am keen to
read other peoples ideas and experiences so keep the articles
coming.

	Thanks. Cheers..
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John. B. Miezitis. University of Tasmania Computing Centre
email: johnm@diemen.cc.utas.edu.au | Belgium man Belgium!!!
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