What is suprapubic catheterization?
Suprapubic catheterization is the insertion of a flexible catheter tube through the abdominal wall into the bladder. The catheter allows continuous urine drainage from the bladder. The suprapubic catheter may be essential for people who have urine incontinence from the weakness of the muscles or a congenital defect that prevents a person from feeling the need to urinate. Many people need a catheter during a period of recovery after a complex surgery.
Not everyone is a candidate for cathetering abdomen. Suprapubic catheterization is usually not recommended for people with bladder cancer or other cancers in the pelvic area. Inserting a catheter through the abdominal wall is also not proposed if the person had previous abdominal surgery, due to the possible weakness of the abdominal wall and the risk of adhesion in the area. If the bladder is enlarged and may be felt by a physician during a physical test, the catheter will be inserted through the urethra. Lidocaine and physiological solution are most commonly used for a dull area. ProvoEDE small cut into the abdominal wall above the hair. Then the catheter is inserted and a small amount of air is added to the tube to create the balloon effect that holds the catheter in place inside the bladder.
Suprapubic catheter is not surgically attached to the outside of the abdomen. Usually the inflated tip of the catheter keeps the tubing in place. The dressing will be used to cover the abdomen and maintain an area without contamination. The catheter can be left in place until normal urination can be restored.
After the procedure to insert the suprapubic catheter, the outer hose is connected to the collector of the urine bag. After the catheter is introduced, the abdominal area will have to be a cleaning area daily by means of a slight antiseptic. Each after washing the abdominal opening it will be necessary to replace the wound bandage. Some bag collection bags are designed to be washed and reused, but for use can be available for collection bags.
complications of suprapubicCatheterization is not unusual. In the urine, blood may be caused by irritation of the bladder wall from the hoses. The bladder muscle can be unpleasantly begun to start a cramp when the catheter is inserted. Medicines can be prescribed to alleviate bladder muscle spasms, otherwise convulsions may become a smaller problem over time.