How Often Do Indwelling Urinary Catheters Need To Be Changed?

Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2016

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Question : Are there tests u can do before i need a XXXXXXX to see if im draining bladder or not or is that my only option,and how longctypically do u have to wear it?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tests available.

Detailed Answer:
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The answer to how long you need to wear the catheter depends entirely on why the catheterization is being done.

A micturating cystourethrogram can be done to check whether you are completely voiding your bladder. A XXXXXXX is given and the collection of the urine is noted using an X ray. You then pass urine and a follow up X ray is taken to check whether the bladder is completely vacated or whether there is residual volume left after passing urine.

Alternatively, a post-void ultrasonography of KUBP (kidney ureter bladder prostate) may be done.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng