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How Often To Catheterize?

Started by blakeperkins , Jan 08 2012 05:20 PM

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#31 knoestie

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Posted 27 February 2012 - 01:30 AM

There is usually no more than 5-6 hours between cath for me and frequency varies with intake. I don't set an alarm during the night and try to stop intake about 3 hours before going to bed which gets me through the night without problems.
I use a foley after a night out (for the obvious reason) and when i'm travelling and bathroom access isn't guaranteed.

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Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:13 AM

I usually do it every 6 hours unless my fluid intake is higher then I do it every 4 hours.
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