Catheter Care

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A catheter tube is a device that is inserted in the bladder. The objective of inserting a catheter is to permit Urine to drain freely.

WHEN IS A CATHETER TUBE INSERTED ?

There are multiple reasons because of which a patient may require catheter insertion.
A few are listed below:

To give rest to the bladder post-surgery
When patients develop conditions such as stroke

Issues related to the spinal cord
Advanced complications arising due to Diabetes

HOW TO CARE FOR A CATHETER ?

Below we are listing down a few important steps to always keep in mind when caring for a catheter:

While you have a catheter insertion, drink 1 to 2 glasses of liquids every 2 hours

Rinse the area well and dry it gently

Cleaning of the catheter is a must. Change the drainage bags at frequent intervals and wash them everyday

PREVENTING INFECTIONS

Making sure that the drainage bag is always kept below the bladder level of the patient. It should also be kept off the floor at all times
The catheter should be prevented from changing positions or moving. To achieve the same, it should be secured to the patient’s thigh

The patient should be monitored to avoid him/her from blocking the urine flow into the tube. The medical team should also be careful to prevent the patient from lying down on their catheter.
The care administrators should follow hand hygiene protocols before coming in contact with the catheter

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