Suprapubic and Foley catheter

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Hey all,

Today, I have a client who underwent suprapubic prostatectomy due to BPH. He has a suprapubic catheter as well as a foley catheter. I'm just wondering why there's a need for both? The only thing I can think of is to further decrease chances of clots. I'd appreciate any help that you can offer! Thanks!

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Look here:

Suprapubic Prostatectomy (Inpatient Care) - Care Guide

That looks like a common practice.

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Specializes in IMCU.

Good question and I too wonder what the rationale is for two. Do you suppose that there is a high risk of one being occluded? Maybe they irrigate via one?

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...Maybe they irrigate via one?

That appears to be the case.

Bladder irrigation: A constant flow of fluid may be put through your bladder catheter to flush out blood and prevent blood clots The fluid will go in one bladder catheter and out another, or in and out of the same bladder catheter.
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Specializes in IMCU.

Crikey I am tired. I can't even read properly. Thanks for posting that segment.

Off to bed for me.

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