How can I take care of an extension catheter?
The catheter for an excess or catheter that is left in the body for a longer period of time requires special care to prevent infection and other complications. Drinking lots of fluids and the use of the right cleanliness techniques is very important in the care of the denting catheter. The bag that is used to collect urine must often be changed and should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected according to the doctor's instructions. The catheter itself must be replaced regularly and any potential signs of infection should be reported immediately by doctors. Any questions or concerns about the proper care of the dents catheter on an individual basis should be discussed with a doctor or other healthcare worker.
For those who have a catheter for excess, the urinary output should usually be. This usually means that the patient should drink at least four quarts of liquid a day. Any changes in the amount of urine, color or smell of shouldes will be reported to the doctor for further evaluation. If small particles develop at the end of the catheter that resembleFragments of egg shells should be alerted by a doctor.
Proper cleanliness can help avoid infection. The genital area should be carefully washed at least twice a day and sterile gloves should be worn when care for the intermediate catheter. The collection bag should be cleaned with an approved disinfectant solution as the medical staff instruction. Normally a mixture of bleach and water is used and the bag should be allowed to dry completely before use.
The catheter itself usually changes every two to four weeks. The patient will be advised on how to change it in most cases at home. If necessary, this may be changed in the doctor's office. If the catheter connects or blocks, it must be changed immediately.
It is always important to a legged bag under the bladder, so the urine does not return and does not move back to the bladder. Paper tape is generally used to tape catheter on foot and method of recordingis slightly different for men and women. All prescribed medicines should be considered exactly prescribed by a doctor. Complete urine processing is usually recommended every few months for those who have a catheter for excess and are usually performed as an outpatient procedure.