sp catheter

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I have been told by adon that sp catheters must be irrigated q shift. I have never heard this before and have never irrigated a sp cath unless it was occluded or had a lot of sediment. Is this a new practice ? Wouldn't frequent irrigations increase risk of infection ?

What do you all think?

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Specializes in Day Surgery, Agency, Cath Lab, LTC/Psych.

Is there a doctor's order for that? You shouldn't irrigate the catheter unless you have an order to do so. Are there any indications for irrigation? Clotting? Bleeding? No output?

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No . No orders and no indications as far as I can see.

This seems wrong to me but I was wondering if there is some new info I am unaware of.

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Specializes in cardiac/critical care/ informatics.

I agree with Dolce

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This is one of those things that you need to look at your facilities p&p. Is there a standing order that has been over looked? Is there any notation from MD? Does pt have problems with output?

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Specializes in ED.

Check your facilities policy and procedure manual. This may be the practice where you work.

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