Catheter irritation of the prostate

I believe that in life, most people will find that catheters are quite irritating to the body, especially many male friends. After the catheter is inserted, it may cause severe irritation to the prostate, which will make people feel very uncomfortable. The catheter will indeed irritate the prostate. It is fine as long as it is used occasionally, but it cannot be used for a long time.

(1) The height of the urine bag should be lower than the bladder (but not placed on the ground) to prevent urine backflow.

(2) The joint should not be loose and should be kept airtight to prevent contamination. The outlet of the urine bag should be closed at all times, i.e. a closed drainage system should be maintained.

(3) The catheter should not be twisted or compressed to prevent blockage, and should not be pulled to prevent bleeding.

(4) Correct method for fixing the urinary catheter in male patients: The urinary catheter should be fixed on the outside of the thigh.

(6) Encourage patients to drink plenty of water and have a daily urine output of at least 1500 ml to avoid infection and urinary tract obstruction.

(7) The urine bag should be emptied every 8 hours or when the urine volume exceeds 700 ml. Do not allow too much urine to accumulate and do not allow the outlet of the urine bag to be contaminated when emptying it.

(8) The genitals must be washed with soap and water every day to keep the urethral opening clean and dry.

(9) For patients with long-term urinary catheter placement, the catheter should be replaced regularly. The following situations should be addressed immediately:

① The catheter slips out;

②Catheter contamination;

③Catheter obstruction;

④Catheter rupture.

① Fever, chills;

②Urethra pain;

③ Turbid urine;

④ Increased urethral secretions;

⑤Hematuria and urethra;

⑥Urine volume is less than 500ml/d;

⑦ Or the catheter is dislocated.

(11) The catheter should be squeezed at least once a day to avoid bending or squeezing to keep it open.

(12) When transporting the patient, the drainage tube can be clamped first to prevent urine reflux.

(13) Change the urine bag frequently.

(14) Observe the color and properties of urine, and pay attention to any turbidity or precipitation.

(15) If there is a lot of secretion, the frequency of flushing or cleaning should be increased.