[Doug]

ok this should be in the health section but no one answered in the last few days.

what kind of cath do you use in a supra pubic??

is it just a foly or special kind?

I plan on getting one but dont know where to get the cath because I have no idea what kind is used.

[BillS]

I use a 20 FR, 5 CC all silicone catheter in mine. It's a standard foley catheter but larger then the ones I used when I had an indwelling foley catheter. I prefer the all silicone ones because they don't get the gunk/crud/whatever attached to the tips.

[rustytulip79]

Yeah I use the all silicone ones too although a size 18 with 10ml balloon.

[NurseVic]

I tend to use a 12-16FR Bard Biocath for my patients in the community. I don't really like using the all silicone but if the person in question prefers it then that's fine. We always use the 10ml pre-filled because it saves time but I do find getting the clamp off the balloon is a nightmare sometimes!

Oh also... I vary in terms of what length catheter depending on the persons preference but you can use any length. I usually use the female ones for those who are bed bound and the male for those who want their leg bags strapped to thighs etc.

This post has been edited by NurseVic: 10 October 2007 - 04:09 PM

[Doug]

thanks for the info.