Penile implaints

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I have had no experience with men with penile implaints. Can a pt with this get a foley catheter if needed? Any precautions should be taken other than making sure it is not inflated.

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Specializes in GU/surgical, Bariatrics, Endoscopy.

My penile implant pt's ALWAYS come back with a foley. They usually are totally bandaged and have an ice pack when they come to me from PACU. I NEVER lift up the dressing unless there is signs of bleeding. Sometimes they have scrotal support too. I just try to make them comfortable and check the dressing every hour for any signs of bleeding.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

Yes, you can insert a foley. Yes, they are permanently in a "ready to go active." state.

And you really do have to assess the surgical site--with a very straight face.

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Specializes in OB/GYN, Peds, School Nurse, DD.
Yes, you can insert a foley. Yes, they are permanently in a "ready to go active." state.

And you really do have to assess the surgical site--with a very straight face.

I'm so glad I'm in peds. :imbar

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And you really do have to assess the surgical site--with a very straight face.

and whatever you do, do not say, "what's up?":no:

leslie

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Yes, you can insert a foley. Yes, they are permanently in a "ready to go active." state.

This depends on the type of implant-rigid or inflatable http://www.americanmedicalsystems.com/mens_erectile_products_objectname_male_AMS_700.html

dishes

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Had a patient that had one in for years and pt did bleed some after having it taken out.

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Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.
and whatever you do, do not say, "what's up?":no:

leslie

:yeah: :grn:

good one, leslie!!

kathy

sharpeimom:paw::paw:

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Had a patient today with one...he's had it for years. And he had a foley inserted last pm.

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I just finished this book. There are 2 whole chapters about impotence and implants......(It is a wonderful read by the way...)

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:yeah: :grn:

good one, leslie!!

kathy

sharpeimom:paw::paw:

heh, thanks kath.

i really was being sincere when i posted that, albeit, appreciative of the implications.:)

when i'm stressed to the max and have needy/demanding pts, i have been known to hurriedly enter a rm and say, "what's up?"

so yeah, i caution against greeting a pip (penile-implant pt :D) with a "what's up?" salutation.

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i just finished this book. there are 2 whole chapters about impotence and implants......(it is a wonderful read by the way...)

you know it has been a long day, when you try to click on the "look inside" of the book.:icon_roll

*sigh*

leslie

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Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.

leslie,

i know what you mean about it being a long day... i just finished typing a french test for herb and had to look for the underline key after i had finished typing every stinkin' question. i never have minded typing exams, it's just that when it's this close to midnight, it takes more effort. you would think i'd remember more french student french, wouldn't you? :dzed::sstrs:

kathy

sharpeimom:paw::paw:

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