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Q 1. What is a catheter? A. Your doctor has advised that you require a catheter inserted into your bladder to drain urine from it. A catheter is a small, flexible tube that is inserted through the water pipe (urethra) into the bladder to drain urine into a bag which is usually strapped to your […]
Q 1. What determines whether a suprapubic or urethral catheter is chosen? A. When an indwelling or long-term catheter to drain the bladder, is advised, the question of whether this is best placed in the urethra (water pipe) or suprapubically (directly into the bladder through the skin over the bladder) arises. A number of issues […]
Q 1. What determines whether a suprapubic or urethral catheter is chosen? A. When an indwelling or long-term catheter to drain the bladder is advised, the question of whether this is best placed in the urethra (water pipe) or supra-pubically (directly into the bladder through the skin over the bladder) arises. A number of issues […]
Q 1. What is self-catheterisation? A. Self-catheterisation means that you insert a small, flexible plastic tube into the bladder. The urine flows out through this tube which is then removed. By emptying the bladder regularly in this way, you will prevent a build-up of stagnant urine and should feel more comfortable. You will also be […]
Q 1. What is self-catheterisation? A. Self-catheterisation means that you insert a small, flexible plastic tube into the bladder. The urine flows out through this tube which is then removed. By emptying the bladder regularly in this way, you will prevent a build-up of stagnant urine and should feel more comfortable. You will also be […]
Q 1. What is a catheter valve? A. If you need a catheter to drain your bladder, a catheter valve may be used provided the doctors know that your bladder can hold a reasonable quantity of urine without discomfort or leakage. The valve fits securely into the end of the catheter and can be opened […]