How common is a supra pubic cathetar in a woman?

Lives at home, nursing home level care, dementia, urine soaked constantly. Why not? Let's here the pros and cons. I am ready to order it tomorrow. She has lost most all her dignity, I hate to see bed sores, I bathe her daily, care for her hourly, but the urine!! Have tried treating for spasms, dibetic insipidus, movement disorders, infections. It is how it is. Lots of urine. No nursing home for her.

Supra-Cath was created by a Med Surg Nurse, who went above and
beyond to maximize patient care. This website will not only show you a
new improvement in Supra-pubic Catheters but an alternative to the
current ineffective catheter. It will also give the medical community a
way to eliminate the downfalls of the current system. The
improvements that the Supra-Cath allows are outstanding.

WHAT IS A SUPRA-PUBIC CATHETER

A Supra-Pubic Cather is the medical placement of a typical Foley Catheter through the
pelvic wall, directly into the bladder for drainage of urine. The current system has many
disadvantages, and can cause life-changing downfalls for patients who have this medical
procedure preformed.


Some of the Top Concerns for People/Patients with Supra-Pubic Bladders

1. LEAKAGE.
2. INFECTION OF THE BLADDER-{incidences of U.T.I.鈥檚 and Urosepsis}.
3. ENLARGEMENT OF THE STOMA-{introduction of larger and larger
bore catheters to hold the balloon in place}.
4. FORMATION OF WOUNDS-{wetness combined with pressure}.
5. COMPLICATIONS OR PROLONGED WOUND HEALING-{as dressings
become saturated by urine}.
6. ODOR OF URINE.
7. CONTAMINATION/INFECTION OF WOUNDS-{by organisms from urine}.
8. POSITIONING LIMITATIONS-{fear of leakage}.
9. FEAR OF PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES, AND OR RECREATION.
10. DISTURBANCES IN BODY IMAGE- {patient comfort and confidence}

Inventor/Designer: Matthew A. Gomez
Ask yourself one question: If I had to have a
Supra-Pubic Catheter Placement, which
catheter would you Choose?

The Catheter is inserted directly into the bladder through the Supra-Pubic area. The
balloon on the catheter is then inflated within the bladder, and then pulled snuggly to
occlude the opening from the bladder to the stoma tunnel. The phalange is now
threaded down the length of the catheter towards the balloon, securing the balloon
under slight tension in its ideal location (similar to that of a gastrostomy tube), thusly
creating a closed/ sealed system.


The Catheter is inserted directly into the bladder through the Supra-Pubic area. The
balloon on the catheter is then inflated within the bladder, and then pulled snuggly to
occlude the opening from the bladder to the stomal tunnel. The problem with this
system is that with the rigidity and flexibility of a rubber or silicone catheter and the
weight of the fluid filled balloon along with any slight movement of the patient or
catheter dislodges the balloon from it鈥檚 ideal location equaling malfunction.

Eighteen Reasons to use the Supra-Cath System for urinary drainage of
Supra-pubic bladders


Decreased incidence of incontinence/leakage, day or night

Decreased or elimination of the need to sleep on

incontinence pads

Decreased accidental/embarrassing incidences of

leakage

Decreased incidences of urinary tract infections

Decreased use of antibiotics to fight infections

Decreased resistance to antibiotics

Decreased incidences of urosepsis, and sepsis

Decreased hospitalizations for urinary infection and wounds

Decreased incidences of wound formation

Decreased incidences of wound infection from contamination

from urine leakage

Decreased time/effort to heal wounds

Elimination of or decreased incidences of eventual/inevitable

stoma enlargement

Decreased incidences of stoma reduction surgeries

Decreased mucous formation in the bladder

Decreased incidences of clogged catheters

Decrease in odor/ smell of urine on the patient

Increase in comfort, confidence, and normalcy

Increased activity, mobility, function and positioning options


And not a single reason, not too.

A supra pubic catheter has to be put in under anesthesia at a hospital by a urologist so I am not sure you are talking about the right product.

Oh, poor lady. Y not a nursing home?. That sounds just selfish, try to think about her too.

Catheterization would be a blessing for her. Many people are given catheters, when they are incontinent. The bag must be emptied every so often, but the bed stays dry and is more comfortable for the patient. Infection can be a problem, but you would know to watch for this. Know that urinary tract infection in an elderly person seems to be different, and is often missed in a nursing home because the signs are different some way. I think high fever is what brings them to hospital. The bed sores though are something else. They can get deep to the bone and have got to be painful and difficult to cure. They can be cleared up though, even by grafting if it's that severe (move a skin flap over it). Is her doctor aware of bed sores? There are helps he can provide.