BLADDER-ADVANTAGES OF SPC

SUMMARY

Advantages of a suprapubic catheter (SPC):
1. No need for intermittent self-catheterisation every 4-6 hours

2. Decreased risk of over-distension of the bladder & associated complications

3. Able to have sexual intercourse

4. Decreased risk urinary tract infection compared to IDC

5. Decreased risk of contamination when being changed

6. Decreased risk of urethral complications

7. No need for good dexterity, can be done by an attendant

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