Hi - I was wondering if anyone can offer any advice on catheters. I've had a quick search of the forum for previous posts, but not found anything.
My 83 year old father was hospitalised last month after a fall. Dagnosed with probable UTI, treated with antibiotics, one failed discharge after 48 hours in ACU and then re-admitted next day, went into urinary retention and catheterized. He was discharged 3 weeks ago. I spent 2 weeks chasing up an appointment for TWOC which was finally carried on Tuesday. Unfortunately it wasn't successful. He was re-catherised which she described as 'hopefully a short-term measure' but then indicated we would probably be looking at 6 months!
He's having massive problems with discomfort and pain - particularly at night. It doesn't seem to remain strapped securely in place, he gets tangled up in the tubes, he knocks the night stand over. He completely fills the night then the weight is intolerable. I'm going in the night to empty the bag, but this isn't sustainable for another 6 months. Whenever a District nurse has come out no issue has been found. He isn't able to sleep properly due to the discomfort, which means he is getting more befuddled during the day, and just wants to sit on the sofa and doze with the blinds closed. He is on codeine and paracetamol, and has sleeping tablets, but this doesn't seem to be sufficient. He's been given something by doctor for bladder spasms, and I've tried him with a leg sleeve for the bag rather than straps, which seemed to be more comfortable at first. But twice this week I've been called over urgently because he's in too much pain. He's asking now to go back into hospital. Last night he managed to get off the leg sleeve, disconnecting the night bag in the process and soak the bedroom carpet with urine. He's currently in sheltered accommodation with a 24 hour alarm, but no 'in house' care package available. He's currently receiving a care package from integrated discharge /social services of 4 care visits a day but this is due to come to an end in another 2 weeks. We've already had one discussion where he was adamant he wanted to stay where he was, although willing to accept a permanent carer coming in. It's a one bedroom flat, so no room for an overnight sleep-in carer. I've got private care set up, but I'm not sure this is going to be enough for him. Any advice?
My 83 year old father was hospitalised last month after a fall. Dagnosed with probable UTI, treated with antibiotics, one failed discharge after 48 hours in ACU and then re-admitted next day, went into urinary retention and catheterized. He was discharged 3 weeks ago. I spent 2 weeks chasing up an appointment for TWOC which was finally carried on Tuesday. Unfortunately it wasn't successful. He was re-catherised which she described as 'hopefully a short-term measure' but then indicated we would probably be looking at 6 months!
He's having massive problems with discomfort and pain - particularly at night. It doesn't seem to remain strapped securely in place, he gets tangled up in the tubes, he knocks the night stand over. He completely fills the night then the weight is intolerable. I'm going in the night to empty the bag, but this isn't sustainable for another 6 months. Whenever a District nurse has come out no issue has been found. He isn't able to sleep properly due to the discomfort, which means he is getting more befuddled during the day, and just wants to sit on the sofa and doze with the blinds closed. He is on codeine and paracetamol, and has sleeping tablets, but this doesn't seem to be sufficient. He's been given something by doctor for bladder spasms, and I've tried him with a leg sleeve for the bag rather than straps, which seemed to be more comfortable at first. But twice this week I've been called over urgently because he's in too much pain. He's asking now to go back into hospital. Last night he managed to get off the leg sleeve, disconnecting the night bag in the process and soak the bedroom carpet with urine. He's currently in sheltered accommodation with a 24 hour alarm, but no 'in house' care package available. He's currently receiving a care package from integrated discharge /social services of 4 care visits a day but this is due to come to an end in another 2 weeks. We've already had one discussion where he was adamant he wanted to stay where he was, although willing to accept a permanent carer coming in. It's a one bedroom flat, so no room for an overnight sleep-in carer. I've got private care set up, but I'm not sure this is going to be enough for him. Any advice?