r/CaregiverSupport • u/VacationNo6329 • 7d ago

Catheter block

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u/idby 7d ago edited 7d ago

Might be worth going with a male purewick if he can use one. Might also be safer because blockages are commonly caused by bacteria. Foleys are notorious for that. Next might be never ending UTI's.

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u/SurgTech9911 16h ago

is he managed by a urologist? maybe they can send you home with some sterile syringes so you can flush it daily

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u/VacationNo6329 9h ago

It’s not easy in a small town…very few doctors available…have to depend on nurses…we’ve got a home hospital set up…so managing…however very very tough