Later, netizens were made worried thanks to someone’s upload health workers. Via account TikTokhe confides about his experience of placing a urinary catheter in a male patient.
This post was deemed inappropriate and led to harassment. He wrote, “When I had to put in a urinary catheter/DC for a male patient. Which is beautiful, the same age again.“
What exactly is a catheter?
According to Agus Rizal, a urologist at RSCM, the use of a catheter is intended for patients who cannot urinate or urinate spontaneously.
“For example, there are prostate disorders, patients with decreased consciousness,” said Agus via text message to CNNIndonesia.comThursday (2/6).
Not only in male patients, the catheter can also be used for female patients.
As quoted from various sources, usually a urinary catheter is used by patients in labor and caesarean sections.
A small, thin tube will be inserted into the urinary tract. The tube is connected to a bag to collect urine.
“When using a catheter, things to pay attention to are the cleanliness or hygiene of the catheter, the production of urine in the catheter,” added Agus.
Catheters must be checked and replaced regularly. However, Agus said the replacement of the catheter will depend on the material of the catheter. Catheters made of silicone can last up to four weeks.
To replace the catheter, the patient can visit a doctor or just stay at home with assistance caregiver.
“It depends on the case. This needs to be discussed with the doctor in charge regarding the use of a urinary catheter,” he said.
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