Catheter care
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Enhance your independence and support you within your community
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Potentially reduce health complications and hospital admissions
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Assist with catheter care and fluid balance
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Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment and consumables
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Support with the ordering of stock and storage of deliveries
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Work with you and your healthcare team when reviewing your care needs.
Frequently asked questions
Is it normal to go home with a catheter?
This is entirely normal. During your hospital stay, you will receive instructions on caring for your catheter. Before you leave with it in position, the hospital nurses will ensure you are adequately prepared. If you have any uncertainties, always seek clarification from the nurses prior to discharge.
How do you care for a patient with a urinary catheter?
Ensuring the Proper Functioning of Your Catheter. Maintain the bag below your waist at all times. Minimise unnecessary disconnections of the catheter; keeping it connected to the bag enhances its functionality.
Regularly check for kinks and adjust the tubing if drainage is impeded.
Stay hydrated by drinking an ample amount of water throughout the day to promote the continuous flow of urine.
What can you not do with a catheter
Avoid altering catheters or urine collection bags at scheduled, fixed intervals. Refrain from administering routine antimicrobial prophylaxis.
Avoid using antiseptics for cleansing the periurethral area when a catheter is in position. Refrain from vigorously cleaning the periurethral area. Avoid bladder irrigation with antimicrobials.