Urine catheter care at home

🩺 What Is Urine Catheter Care at Home?

It involves trained home nurses or caregivers visiting regularly to manage a urinary catheter for patients who are:

• Bedridden
• Post-surgery
• Have bladder/neurological issues (e.g., prostate problems, stroke, spinal injury)

✅ Services Included:

1. Insertion & Removal of Catheter
   • Performed aseptically by licensed nurses (usually Foley catheter)
2. Daily Catheter Maintenance
   • Cleaning of catheter site and tubing
   • Emptying and replacing urine collection bags
   • Ensuring no kinks, leaks, or infections
3. Catheter Change
   • Replacement every 2 to 4 weeks or as advised by a doctor
4. Infection Monitoring
   • Observing for symptoms like fever, foul-smelling urine, abdominal pain, or blood in urine
5. Patient Comfort
   • Positioning, hydration guidance, and prevention of bladder spasms or urinary retention
6. Bladder Wash (if prescribed)
   • Some services include bladder irrigation to avoid blockage

🧼 Why Professional Nursing Is Crucial

• Prevents Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Maintains catheter hygiene and flow
• Reduces hospital visits for dependent patients
• Provides emotional reassurance for family caregivers

📍 Services Available Across Tamil Nadu

Here are some verified agencies offering catheter care at home:

1. Sakthi Home Nursing Services – Coimbatore & TN-wide

• Offers catheter insertion, change, and monitoring at home
• Contact: 📞 99527 95188

2. Anbu Sri Sai Home Nursing – Salem/Coimbatore

• Catheter care, wound dressing, and injection services
• Contact: 📞 78715 31777 / 91597 66477

3. GetzInfoz Home Care – Tamil Nadu-wide

• Home nurses for catheter care, elderly support, and bedridden assistance
• Prices: ₹400–₹700 per visit or ₹12,000–₹25,000/month (for daily visits or 24×7 nurse)

4. Nightingales Home Nursing – Chennai

• Offers catheter insertion, replacement, and hygiene care
• Website: nightingales.in

💰 Cost Estimate (2024)

📝 When to Choose Home Catheter Care

• After urological surgery (e.g., prostate, bladder)
• Stroke/paralysis or spine injury with bladder control loss
• Long-term bedridden patients unable to pass urine
• To avoid frequent hospital visits for catheter management

✅ Benefits for Families

• Skilled care in the comfort of home
• Lower infection risk than hospital settings
• Daily monitoring and early detection of issues
• Flexible timing and affordable packages
• Emotional relief for family members