What is a urinary catheter change?
A urinary (Foley) catheter is a thin flexible tube placed into the bladder to drain urine when the patient cannot empty the bladder naturally. Long-term catheters must be changed at regular intervals. Our nurse removes the old catheter and inserts a new one using sterile technique, and teaches family members how to care for the catheter and drainage bag.
Within Istanbul, our team is at your address within 1-2 hours of your request, 24/7.
Özel Neo Sağlık is an official home healthcare center operating 24/7 under license no. 2024034000310007000112299 Rev.2, issued by the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate, under the responsibility of Managing Director Baran Aytaç.
When is a catheter change needed?
- When the scheduled change date arrives (depending on catheter material)
- When no urine drains or the catheter is blocked
- When the catheter comes out or moves
- When urine leaks around the catheter
Daily catheter care at home
- Wash your hands before and after touching the catheter.
- Clean the area daily with warm water and soap.
- Keep the drainage bag below bladder level and off the floor.
- Empty the bag before it is more than half full.
- Unless restricted, drink enough fluids.
Warning signs
Fever, chills, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, blood in the urine or lower abdominal pain may indicate infection — contact us. If the catheter comes out, do not try to reinsert it; call us and our nurse will come to change it.
Home Catheter Change in every district of Istanbul
We provide home catheter change in all 39 districts of Istanbul, on both the Asian and European sides. After your request, our team is at your address within 1-2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a catheter be changed?
Latex catheters are changed more often, silicone catheters at longer intervals. We plan the schedule according to your doctor and the manufacturer.
Can you change a catheter at night?
Yes, we work 24/7 and our nurse can come at night if the catheter is blocked or comes out.