The loop is customary with its application. Sometimes you have to obtain a longer hose, depending on how the collection bag is attached. With a simple leg bag, you should have enough drain tube to loop. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/26/2011 7:06:24 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
can anyone share more...doesn't seem the hose is log enough for that Peace be with you........ Nancy -----Original Message----- From: wheelchair <[email protected]> To: c5sci97 <[email protected]>; quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Jan 26, 2011 8:01 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Looking for advise The loop is about 3-4 inches in diameter. The drain tube is that flexible that you can roll a loop. Medical tape is use to secure the tube to your leg somewhere between your hip and knee. The LOOP, acts as a fuse to protect the drain tube from being stretched. No Fuse, no protection. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/25/2011 11:06:52 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: loop? excuse me? how do you get a loop? A LARGE X? tape? Eric W Rudd [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Looking for advise Excellent Advice Eric. (but you always do....) I wish to add that once the cath is fully inserted, one complete loop should be added on the outside of the penis before taping the tube for the leg bag or collector..... to the high side of your leg. A LARGE X pattern with wide medical tape will help considerably. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/25/2011 7:09:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: when this happens to me, i become an 'asshole' so to speak to my pca...you-they must be sure not to "pull" nor "twist" the cath...you-they must make sure it is not pulling. i have my pca push the cath in to make sure it's 'situated'. Eric W Rudd [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ----- Original Message ----- From: _Annette T Storesund_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: _quad-list_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 6:45 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Looking for advise I am a Quadriplegic. I have an indwelling catheter. My urethra has torn a little and is giving me discomfort. I really don’t know what to do to help it so it doesn’t get worse and quits causing me so much more discomfort. Do you have any suggestions?
