Got a friend that has more and more trouble with supra cath clogging up. Was wondering if anyone here uses a certain daily flush(irrigation) mixture to help keep it washed out better. He seems to drink plenty of fluids.
Thanks JB and YS. It's not infection. A supra cath use to last him near 4 weeks, now he is lucky to get one to last 2 weeks. It's always a guessing game the 2nd week, clogs really spike his BP fast.
Urolegist told me not to irragate, just drink lottsa water, and change about 4-6 weeks, haven't clogged in 15 years doing that.I use rochester 100% silicone kind.
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i think the higher the number the smaller the diameter... ask doc. if so, try the 22. i use 5cc balloon 22fr bard but i use latex with silicone coating. the clear silicone dint work for me, they r too rigid and irrutated bladder simething awful.
i think the higher the number the smaller the diameter... ask doc. if so, try the 22. i use 5cc balloon 22fr bard but i use latex with silicone coating. the clear silicone dint work for me, they r too rigid and irrutated bladder simething awful.
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Originally Posted By: soda
Originally Posted By: Johnboy 64
i think the higher the number the smaller the diameter... ask doc. if so, try the 22. i use 5cc balloon 22fr bard but i use latex with silicone coating. the clear silicone dint work for me, they r too rigid and irrutated bladder simething awful.
Bob
