The most important thing when inserting a urinary catheter or intermittent catheter into a person’s bladder is the plan to take it out as soon as possible in order so as to prevent any complications; Complications can include things such as urinary infections, encrustation and/or damage to the bladder neck. As a patient, one needs [...]
The first thing that a caregiver needs to do is to get the patient’s consent on what they are about to do and make them understand the process. All symptoms including urgency, frequency and/or discomfort, that might be experienced after removal should be detailed. The patient’s record should then be checked to find out how [...]
The initial steps for suprapubic removal of a catheter are the same as a routine removal of a catheter. Once removed the catheter may be replaced with a new catheter. You have to gain the patients’ confidence and make sure that the process is well understood by them and they should be made aware of [...]
As we all know, one of the biggest risks of catheterization is that it gives rise to Urinary Tract infections. This risk is actually associated with the insertion method used in catheterization, the period that the catheter is in place and the quality and material of the catheter that is used. What one might not [...]
There are various misconceptions about incontinence and leading a normal life. Generally people think an incontinence sufferer cannot have a proper diet or travel etc. This just isn’t so. One can eat a normal balanced diet. It is advised that one should eat foods that are high in fiber content. Things such as fruit, vegetables [...]
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) that are associated with catheter usage can be caused by various pathogens such as: escherichia coli, Proteus, Enterococcus, Enterobacter, Serratia, Candida, etc. The thing that most people don’t know is that most of these microorganisms are already a part of a person’s endogenous bowel flora, although they can also be contracted [...]
