Catheter

My father aged 78 years is stroke patient for last 5 years. Presently he is on catheter(Urology). Presently i feel because of this catheter he has contracted infection. I am giving him CIPLOX-500 MG for past one day. I hope the infection subsides.If any other medicine(available in India) or care i can take so that he does not get infection.

Indwelling catheter is a risk factor for UTI. But better to get urine culture and sensitivity before starting on antibiotics. As you had already started on antibiotics continue it for a total duration of 7 days, repeat urine for pus cells & if it is decreased then it is fine. otherwise need to check cultures 48 hours after stopping antibiotics ...

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how long can a catheter can be in the uretha is there a time limit?

Hi, A latex rubber foley's catheter can be used for only 10 days, while a silicon catheter can be used for minimum of 3wks. ...

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Following is the report of angiogram. Please give us your opinion. Coronary Angiogram Route : Right radial route Hardvvares : SF Tiger catheter Contrast : Iohexol CAG report: LMCA: Normal. LAD : Type III vessel. Ostio proximal LAD shows 70, lesion. Mid LAD shows normal. Distal LAD shows diffusely diseased. Diagonal branches shows thin vessel with mild disease. LCX : Dominant vessel. Proximal segment shows mild disease. Mid segment shows 70% long lesion, and after major OM shows 80% lesion. Major Om shows mild disease. PDA shows normal. RCA : Non-dominant with thin vessel. Mild disease. Im ression: CAD /Acute IWMI Two vessel disease. PLAN: PTCA to LCX ( Culprit Artery) PTCA to LAD later

It will be better to see CAG video for final confirmation, otherwise the advice is correct. ...

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