MrFoley

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1. How common are Latex foleys these days?

   MrFoley replied to InACedarGrove's topic in General Nursing

   Latex is the best choice if you dont have allergy. Lot more comfortable than 100% silicone foleys. Silicone is more rigid/hard. Not talking about the

2. On the other end of the cath

   MrFoley replied to MrFoley's topic in General Nursing

   Catheter insertion without lube is a nightmare. Its also uncomfortable to wear it after a dry insertion. Feels like your urethra is burning. Hurts so much!!! For those ,who do it dry.. I wish they...

3. Foley Catheter Pull-Back

   MrFoley replied to mlaz87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Push it all the way to the balloon port (Y) if you want to make sure its in the right

4. On the other end of the cath

   MrFoley replied to MrFoley's topic in General Nursing

   Thats right! Catheter wearing changed my opinion about whole procedure. Insertion is the mayor part, that had to be done very carefully. Ive read many topics about it here. Sad, that is not common to...

5. Foley Catheter Pull-Back

   MrFoley replied to mlaz87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Its not uncomfortable. I had many insertions ,and never felt uncomfortable or pain while the cath pushed in me all the way. I think it's much more problematic if you dont push it far

6. On the other end of the cath

   MrFoley posted a topic in General Nursing

   Greetings! Has anyone here ,who wore a foley cath while inserting one to a patient? I have enlarged prostate and its often makes me wear catheters. Foley using made me much better at insertions and...

7. Foley Catheter Pull-Back

   MrFoley replied to mlaz87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   It's strange to feel the pull-back. It have to be done

8. Bladder Training

   MrFoley replied to TJ'sMOM's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I know what do you mean... After long term foley wear the bladder needs to be "retrained" by stopping the urine flow and let the bladder fill. When the bladder filled or the patient had strong...