Is thee any nurse that can answer my querie re tyhe above.
If a man has a small penis is catheterization still possible? is it painful and could you tell me about the procedure.
Thanking you for your help.
2006-10-17 22:30:17 · 9 answers · asked by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes catheterisation is still possible. It has nothing to do with the size of the penis, but the size of the urethra. It's uncomfortable but usually a local anaesthetic gel is used, it will sting a bit at first but then should be ok. Catheters come in many sizes, if the urethra is really narrow then a paediatric size might be used.
2006-10-17 22:33:04 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, I am not a nurse, but a paramedic, however, yes you can still be catheterized. Catheters come in many different sizes. We can even cath infants and children. Most people report a discomfort more than pain. Can't speak from experience on this one though! The person catheterizing you will explain the procedure to you in the beginning. There are two main types of catheterizing-straight cath and foley cath. The straight cath is used to obtain absolute sterile urine or for immediate bladder relief. The foley cath can be left in longer and is used for multiple reasons. Basically, for both, the person will clean the head of the penis very well with betadine and then pull the foreskin back if necessary and gently insert the catheter into the penis until they advance the catheter into the bladder. This is where they differ again. Straight cath--insertion done, urine will drain. Foley cath-They will be leaving this in and to keep it from coming out they will inflate a very small balloon with air. No, this is not in your penis, it is in your bladder and you will not feel it. The urine will drain into the foley bag. Hope this explains to you somewhat how we do the procedure.
2006-10-18 05:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by radteck96 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Catheterisation is possible in most men unless there is a problem inside. The penis size has nothing to do with it.
It shouldnt be painful as the penis is filled with a local anasthetic before catheterisation. The nurse will wait a few mins for this to take effect and insert the catheter tube into the penis.
The tube has a deflated balloon at the end (this is the part that goes into your bladder) which the nurse will then fill with water to prevent the catheter being pulled out.
2006-10-18 08:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
catheterization is still possible irregardless of the penile size. the procedure can be quite uncomfortable to the patient.
make sure that the pt. has been fully informed of the purposes of having cath. insertion and explain the step by step procedure to gain cooperation from the pt.
have a male nurse do it if possible. an anaesthetic gel is being used so it not as painful as others may perceive of it. as i've mentioned, it's a bit uncomfortable.
sterile technique is required to prevent ascending infection.
there's a selection of cath. sizes that can be used. at the cath tip, there's a balloon to be filled (after it's been inserted) with 10mls. of sterile water to anchor the cath in the bladder.
tape the tubing in the thigh after insertion to prevent it from pulling that may discomfort. hope this helps.
2006-10-18 05:53:18 · answer #4 · answered by digitalfortress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a doctor. Might be able to answer though...
Size of penis is irrelevent, catheters come in different sizes, and it should be no problem to catheterise, whatever the size.
It is a fairly simple procedure. Sterile catheter. Some local anaethetic gel is applied prior to starting into urethra(hole in shaft) to help numb area, then some lubricant put onto catheter and it is passed down urethra into the bladder. At the tip of the catheter is a balloon which is then inflated with sterile saline to keep it from falling out.
Hope that helps.
2006-10-18 05:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse and agree with the answers so far. As far as I know the only main difficulty arises if you have an enlarged prostate which may make insertion difficult. It may be necessary to get a specialist doctor to perform the procedure. Also if you have had prostate surgery some 'blind' passages may be present making it difficult to get the catheter into the bladder.
2006-10-18 05:47:10 · answer #6 · answered by migelito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a nurse, but I can tell you from personal experience. First of all, penis size doesn't matter. It's all about your urethra. It is a little painful, more uncomfortable and embarrassing than anything else. Procedure... take a tube and thread it down your urethra into your bladder.
2006-10-18 05:35:55 · answer #7 · answered by TanyainCali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible no matter what size. We use lignocaine local anaesthetic gel, although it still is a little uncomfortable, it should not be too painful. Once it is in it is fine. Catheterisation is all done under strict sterile technique
2006-10-18 07:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a situation where size really doesn't matter, There are various sizes of caths and if it is lubed properly it is not painful
2006-10-18 05:32:21 · answer #9 · answered by DEADGONE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋