If someone is likely to need a long term catheter then a supra-pubic can be
a first one. Putting in a urethral first increases the chance of leakage
urethrally if one then goes on to a supra-pubic.
John Charlton.
Derby.
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> From: Adrian Midgley <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Suprapubic catheters blocl less often?
> Date: 02 May 1998 15:13
>
> When is a supra-pubic catheter better than a urethral one?
>
> My impression is that they are somewhat less likeley to block early and
> may be more comfortable and easy to refit.
>
> Is there a clear account of when they should be used to replace a
> urethral catheter?
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