How to reduce inflammation when inserting a urinary catheter

A urinary catheter is a commonly used auxiliary device in medical procedures. It is mainly used in cases of paralysis or inconvenience in movement due to various diseases. The urinary catheter solves the patient's excretion problem very well. However, frequent use of urinary catheters can also cause harm to the body. For example, it is common to cause genital inflammation. So, how to reduce inflammation when inserting a urinary catheter? Let’s take a look at the explanation below. I hope everyone understands this.

Long-term indwelling of a urinary catheter cannot avoid urinary tract infection. If conditions permit, use a three-lumen urinary catheter and flush it 2-3 times a day to reduce the chance of infection. If infection occurs, you can take ofloxacin orally or intravenously.

Generally, the condition will heal slowly after the catheter is removed, and there is no need for special anti-inflammatory treatment. But if the infection or inflammation is caused by a urinary catheter, you should ask your doctor what medication to use. Oral medication is generally sufficient.

If you need to wear a urinary catheter for a long time, it is not recommended to insert the catheter repeatedly, because the probability of infection will reach more than 90% if the catheter is left in place for more than three days. Long-term use of a urinary catheter is bound to cause infection. It is recommended that if a urinary catheter is needed for a long time, a bladder catheter should be made and it only needs to be replaced once a month or so. However, if it is inserted into the urethra, it needs to be replaced at most after a week.

Patients with long-term paralysis who cannot urinate on their own need to use a catheter to help urinate. However, a catheter is a foreign body after all and may cause urinary tract infection. In this case, blood and urine routine tests can be performed to see if there is occult blood, white blood cells and other components. If there is inflammation, oral antibiotics should be actively used to control the infection, such as cephalosporin antibiotics and quinolone antibiotics. Of course, in order to prevent infection, the catheter needs to be changed regularly and flushed, which can effectively avoid

Things to note after catheterization:

1. Pay attention to monitoring whether the drainage is smooth, the color of urine and the amount of urine

2. Keep the urethra, urethra and perineum clean

3. Pay attention to the duration of indwelling catheterization. Generally, bladder irrigation is required if it exceeds three days.

4. Pay attention to timely removal. Recommendation: Patients with catheters should drink more water and perform catheterization regularly. Avoid spicy food. Eat a light diet.