Suprapubic and Clean Intermittent Self-Catheterisation

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Indications for suprapubic and intermittent catheterisation
   1. Suprapubic catheters
   2. Intermittent Catheterisation
3. Risks and complications of suprapubic catheters
4. Care and management of suprapubic catheters
   1. Managing the abdominal wound
5. Changing a suprapubic catheter
   1. Managing bypassing and suprapubic catheter blockage
6. Teaching patients to self-catheterise
   1. Frequency of catheterisation
7. Product choice
   1. Other information needs
8. Summary
9. References

Other information needs

In addition to the issues discussed above and how to perform the procedure patients will need further information on how to manage aspects of their care including:

- Correct storage of catheters in accordance with manufacturers' instructions

- How to obtain supplies and dispose of catheters

- Travel advice (patients may require a letter to explain why they are taking catheters abroad)

- Advice about fluid intake

- Advice regarding relationship issues, if necessary including ongoing referral for relationship or sexual counselling.