sehbear

It does sound like interstitial cystitis. A cystoscopy and biopsy may be needed for diagnosis. Urodynamic studies may also help rule out poor bladder compliance or hyperactive bladder. It is a hard one. She must see a urologist as soon as possible as fear and anxiety do not help in such cases and a diagnosis is always helpful amd often the first step to recovery! Good luck

In a similar vein... as a urology nurse i was preparing a presentation for nursing staff about catheters when the topic of "sex with catheters" came up. The consultant urologist that i asked was horrified and said that he had never been asked such a question before. I suppose in a way it proves that we as nurses do tend to 'think outside the square' so to speak. Its human nature - go with it as long as it doesn't hurt anyone or is conducting in a lewd manner making you uncomfortable

I use this basic rule of thumb.... Whoever (or is it whomever??) is performing the procedure should gain consent, either verbal or written depending upon the type or procudere. But every state and country are different so check it out in your own neck of the woods As with most things in nursing ... if you are uncomfortable doing it don't!

Here in Australia we call it it CBWO - continous bladder washout - and it is confusing when overseas drs come in an order cbi's. I agree with zoe and rose... it will depend on the drs orders and also the wards protocol. It will also depend upon the vascularity of the gland or the tumours that has been resected. If the washout keeps blocking off then you have to run it quicker or do a manual washout. And don't be fooled snoopy, if it is running clear it DOES NOT necessarily mean that it going well. Often if you expect it to be bloodstained and it is not, then be concerned about one huge big clot just hanging in there! Good luck! And I hope you enjoy being part of the Golden Stream Team!