A suprapubic catheter is a type of catheter that is left in place. Rather than being inserted through your urethra, the catheter is inserted through a hole in your tummy (abdomen) and then directly into your bladder. This procedure can be done under general anaesthetic, epidural anaesthetic or local anaesthetic.

What is a supra pubic urinary catheter?

A suprapubic catheter is a type of catheter that is left in place. Rather than being inserted through your urethra, the catheter is inserted through a hole in your tummy (abdomen) and then directly into your bladder. This procedure can be done under general anaesthetic, epidural anaesthetic or local anaesthetic.

How do you take care of a supra pubic catheter?

Follow these guidelines for good health and skin care:

1. Check the catheter site a few times a day.
2. Wash the area around your catheter every day with mild soap and water.
3. Do not use creams, powders, or sprays near the site.
4. Apply bandages around the site the way your provider showed you.

Where is a supra pubic catheter located?

A suprapubic catheter is a hollow flexible tube that is used to drain urine from the bladder. It is inserted into the bladder through a cut in the tummy, a few inches below the navel (tummy button). This is done under a local anaesthetic or a light general anaesthetic.

How long does a suprapubic catheter last?

How long should this device stay inserted? An SPC usually stays inserted for four to eight weeks before it needs to be changed or removed. It may be removed sooner if your doctor believes that you’re able to urinate on your own again.

Can you still pee normally with a suprapubic catheter?

When you’ve used a suprapubic catheter for several years, the likelihood that you will be able to switch back to normal urination is low. If you’re interested in trying, though, talk to your doctor about capping the catheter. When that’s done, the urine will accumulate inside your bladder.

Can you take a shower with a suprapubic catheter?

Take a shower or bath every day, and always wash your hands with soap and water before and after you touch the catheter. You also need to keep the catheter clean. Wash it every day with water that has been boiled and then cooled. You can also use a sterile saline (salt) solution.

Can you pee with a suprapubic catheter?