Re: How to care Suprapubic catheter?

D.C. Jones (jones(AT)tdl.com)
Mon, 16 Feb 1998 14:08:54 -0800

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Wilson wrote:
I am new to here and got TM at 1995, I have a Suprapubic cath about
5 month, but still get more infections,< Snip..............
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Well the first few months can be trouble, but you shouldn't be getting
too many infections.
You should be using an All Silicone cathater not the common rubber ones.
Also you could use some hydrogen peroxide / betadine at the opening and
just drink a LOT of fluids.
I've had a S.P sense 86 but not an authority.
Good luck and Happy Ground Hogs day.
Davej

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Wilson wrote:
I  am new to here and got TM at 1995, I have a Suprapubic cath about
5 month, but still get more infections,< Snip..............

Well the first few months can be trouble, but you shouldn't be getting too many infections.
You should be using an All Silicone cathater not the common rubber ones. Also you could use some hydrogen peroxide / betadine at the opening and just drink a LOT of fluids.
I've had a S.P sense 86 but not an authority.
Good luck and Happy Ground Hogs day.
Davej
 
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