How To Care For A Catheter. 342021 Care for your catheter as directed. Make sure the area of the insertion site is clean and your care team changes the dressing at each dialysis session.
In the morning remove the night bag empty it and leave it to drain. 7142016 Insert the catheter slowly. It should be placed on a stand next to your bed near the floor to collect urine as you sleep.
Urinary output should usually be at least two quarts per day for those who have an indwelling catheter.
Clean the area where the catheter enters your body or tip of penis with a wash cloth and mild soap and water. If this is difficult at the time then take it home to clean. 172020 Clean your urethra urinary opening which is where the catheter enters your body. 792020 Keep the catheter tube and the urine collection bag from kinking.