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Here you will find guides - checklists and videos that you can use for your patients.

Patient Resources

Here you will find guides - checklists and videos that you can use for your patients.

Understanding bladder

Please use the below resources to guide your patients...

Common challenges for female bladder control (Video)

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This video explores challenges that can impact the urinary system, such as overactive bladder, weakened bladder muscles, and urinary retention. It explains how these issues can prevent the bladder from emptying properly, potentially leading to infections and kidney problems.

An overview of the male urinary system (Video)

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This video provides a concise overview of the urinary system's anatomy and function. The upper tract (kidneys and ureters) filters waste from the blood, forming urine. The lower tract (bladder and urethra) stores and eliminates urine. Sphincter muscles ensure continence.

How your bladder is controlled (Videos)

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These videos explore the fascinating connection between your brain and bladder. They explain how they work together to control urination, including how the bladder sends signals to the brain when it's full and how the brain coordinates bladder emptying.

Getting started - Resources for your patients

Please use the below resources to guide your patients...

Common challenges for female bladder control (Video)

key:global.content-type: Video

This video explores challenges that can impact the urinary system, such as overactive bladder, weakened bladder muscles, and urinary retention. It explains how these issues can prevent the bladder from emptying properly, potentially leading to infections and kidney problems.

An overview of the male urinary system (Video)

key:global.content-type: Video

This video provides a concise overview of the urinary system's anatomy and function. The upper tract (kidneys and ureters) filters waste from the blood, forming urine. The lower tract (bladder and urethra) stores and eliminates urine. Sphincter muscles ensure continence.

How your bladder is controlled (Videos)

key:global.content-type: Video

These videos explore the fascinating connection between your brain and bladder. They explain how they work together to control urination, including how the bladder sends signals to the brain when it's full and how the brain coordinates bladder emptying.

Starting intermittent catheterization - Women (Video)

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This video provides an overview of intermittent catheterization (IC) for women, a method for managing bladder drainage. It explores the benefits of IC and highlights the importance of proper technique and equipment selection.

Starting intermittent catheterization - Men (Video)

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This video offers a brief introduction to intermittent catheterization (IC) for men  - a method for managing bladder emptying issues. It covers the benefits, who can use it, and getting started.