What is Suprapubic Catheter?
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TYPES:Generic: Urinary Catheter
A suprapubic cystostomy is a surgically-created connection between the urinary bladder and the skin which is used to drain urine from the bladder in individuals with obstruction of normal urinary flow.
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How do members experience Suprapubic Catheter?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder problems | 15 | 8 | |
| Neurogenic bladder | 15 | 5 | |
| General health | 5 | 1 | |
| Improve mobility | 5 | 2 | |
| Urinary Retention | 4 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary incontinence | 2 | |
| Neurogenic bladder | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Poor body image | 1 | |
| Skin tenderness | 1 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
Slumber
evaluated on May 24, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for neurogenic bladder: Major
- Side effects: None
Rachael
evaluated on Jul 29, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
Skooter
evaluated on Feb 01, 2000
- Perceived effectiveness for bladder problems: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
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