Urinary Catheter Care

Urinary catheters play a crucial role in draining urine from the bladder when normal bladder emptying is challenging or impossible. Each patient's catheter needs can differ, making ongoing catheter care essential for comfort, effective drainage, and minimizing the risk of complications.

Catheter Care & Exchanges

At Brevard Urology Care, we specialize in urinary catheter management, offering comprehensive services that include routine indwelling catheter exchanges, such as Foley catheters and suprapubic (SPT) catheters. Our team also addresses catheter-related concerns, providing personalized guidance tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Caring for Your Catheter

Effective catheter care is vital for ensuring comfort and reducing complications. Patients are encouraged to adhere to the instructions given by their healthcare team regarding hygiene practices, drainage bag maintenance, catheter positioning, appropriate fluid intake, and their prescribed indwelling catheter exchange schedule.

When Should I Contact the Office?

Reach out to your healthcare provider if you notice little to no urine drainage, significant leakage around the catheter, new or worsening pain, blood in the urine, fever, or other concerning changes.

Remember, catheter care and exchange schedules should be customized based on your catheter type, medical history, and the recommendations of your healthcare provider.

Learn More

For more information on urinary catheter management and care, patients can visit the Urology Care Foundation: Home - Urology Care Foundation.