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How Often Do Indwelling Urinary Catheters Need To Be Changed?
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?
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.
Regards
Tests available.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
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.
Regards
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