UTI and penile piercing

[schaviano]

Hey guys question. If I get a patient with UTI and needs foley catheter but has member pierced do we get piercing out ? Does patient get it out or we insert catheter with piercing in place? Thanks

[systoly]

If the piercing complicates insertion, it's gotta go. My concern would be are there any issues with leaving the piercing out, as is the case with trachs and g-tubes and if so, perhaps it could be reinserted after successful placement of foley. Warning: I haven't the fogiest when it comes to piercings so if you get me as your nurse, be alert et oriented or have instructions for removal of piercing tattoed in close proximity. :D:D

[nurseraphael]

I agree with you, and would not want to poke holes in these parts a well. I have asked a friend or two who had these sorts of things done . . . and tell me that it is pleasurable? It may be for them - but not for me and if your in my ambulance or in my hospital bed and it interferes with good care, it is coming out . . . and getting clean