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Equipment:
- Use size 12Ch or 14Ch Catheters
- Single use catheters minimise risk of infection (UTI)
- Keep updated in the type of catheters available: ask Pressure Clinic staff
- The majority of catheter companies can deliver catheters direct to your home: ‘Home Delivery’
Problems that may occur:
- Good personal hygiene and catheterisation technique is needed to avoid urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Empty your bladder at regular periods
- Never force a catheter. Wait and try later
- If you have problems passing catheters seek advice
- If you have frequent UTIs check your technique, and seek advice
- If you experience bleeding seek advice
Leakage:
- Regular leakage of urine between times of SIC may indicate you have a UTI
- If leakage becomes a problem it may be necessary to:
- pass an indwelling catheter
- increase your fluid intake
- take a course of antibiotics, for a period of time
If any of the above occurs, seek advice from:
- The Outpatient Nurses
- Your GP
- Your District Nurse
- Your Continence Nurse
