Nosileia Tora undertakes the change and insertion of all types of urinary catheters at your home. Our specialized staff guarantees the correct catheter insertion technique for the patient, to avoid complications.
Ways of Urinary Catheter Insertion
There are two ways to place the urinary catheter:
- Transurethral – Entry is through the urethra
- Suprapubic – Entry is through the anterior abdominal wall
In both of these cases, both the simple (latex) and the silicone urinary catheter (100% silicone) can be used.
Cases requiring bladder catheterization
- Urinary retention (acute or chronic)
- Urine collection for tests
- In patients whose fluid balance must be monitored, the control of the exact amount of fluid that the patient expels.
- In the case of a recumbent patient, especially when there is an open wound, to avoid contamination from urine pooling.
- After surgery
- In case the patient needs bladder washings
Intermittent Catheterization
In some cases, where the patient cannot urinate on his own and does not have a permanent urinary catheter (foley), the procedure of intermittent catheterization is performed in order to decongest the bladder. We insert a sterile tube with aseptic technique to check the bladder remnant.
Contraindications for transurethral urinary catheter insertion
- Acute prostatitis
- Suspected urethral trauma
- In case of urethral surgery or other urological procedures
- In case of faecal incontinence, when the transurethral catheter gets dirty
In cases where there are any of the above contraindications, the use of a suprapubic urinary catheter is recommended.
Precaution of infections caused by the urinary catheter
- Sterile materials and aseptic technique are required when inserting the urinary catheter
- Frequent change of urinary catheter. Its use, in case a simple (latex) urinary catheter is used, should not exceed 20 to 25 days, while when a silicone one is used, 25 to 30 days.
- Preserving a closed urinary system so that it is not colonized by bacteria.
Contact us at 2105710088 for Athens and 2310262888 for Thessaloniki and book your appointment today for the insertion or replacement of a urinary catheter. Our nurses arrive at your place immediately.
