A urinary catheter is a hollow tube that is partially flexible and is inserted into the bladder through the genital opening. This is done in order to collect or drain urine into the bag attached at the other end.

When does someone need a urinary catheter?

Until the condition affecting their bladder resolves, some individuals may need a urinary catheter only for a short period of time. Some may require long-term catheter use.

When to opt for catheter care management:

  • Neurological conditions that may compromise the function of their bladder through conditions like multiple sclerosis, dementia, and others.
  • Critical conditions that require accurate urine output monitoring.
  • Prostate surgery or genital surgery.
  • Urinary retention
  • Urinary incontinence
  • End-of-life care
  • Kidney failure

Proper catheter care is important to prevent complications such as infections, bladder stones, and injury to the urethra. If you or your loved one requires support with catheter care, our nurses at GC Nursing Service are there.

How can Nursing Care help?

  • We assist you with simple nursing procedures such as changing feeding tubes and suctioning.
  • From using the right supplies to giving the right car, we have your clinical care nursing procedure done safely in your comfort.
  • Our nurses are trained and have specialization in nursing care so that they can help you in any urgent situation that arises.
  • We also focus on recovery and leave complex nursing care in the hands of our experienced nurses.

Therefore, if you need help with catheter care or insertion, our team of nurses will surely help with catheter insertion and care, as well as changing, emptying, and cleaning urine collection bags anywhere in Australia.

How can GC Nursing help you with Catheter Care Management?

Our clinical care nursing team will always help support you with the day-to-day experience and management of a catheter in the privacy and comfort of your home.

  • Daily management: with the combination of nursing advice and personalized plans, we will provide you with the support you need to live well with a catheter, as well as help improve your bladder and/or bowel continence.
  • Replacing your catheter: our trained and experienced nurses will assist with catheter replacement when needed, ensuring you are as comfortable as possible throughout the process.
  • Preventing infection and complications: we will give you strategies to help prevent any issues you may have with your catheter and work with your health professional to solve problems as soon as possible.

If you are looking for someone to get started with catheter care management for yourself or your loved ones, we are here for you.