We use 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar to a gallon of distilled water, to flush with. We started cleaning the bag with bleach & distilled water. 22 yrs post.
From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Foley blocking The Foley should be back flushed and irrigated, as the kidney is sending this to the bladder, or the walls of the bladder lining is braking down. Actually, it doesn't matter the cause, the Foley should be back flushed and irrigated, with sterile waters. a tad bit of vinegar might help. The person's URO should also be made aware of this and make medical recommendations and orders. Perhaps the French should be enlarged. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/27/2013 11:30:20 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hi All, I have a friend with an indwelling Foley that blocks with long stringy mucus. No infection. Any ideas? -----Original Message----- From: Mike Mills <[email protected]> To: wheelchair <[email protected]>; Gah17582 <[email protected]>; quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Feb 27, 2013 5:25 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Foley blocking Ditto "[email protected]"! From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Foley blocking The Foley should be back flushed and irrigated, as the kidney is sending this to the bladder, or the walls of the bladder lining is braking down. Actually, it doesn't matter the cause, the Foley should be back flushed and irrigated, with sterile waters. a tad bit of vinegar might help. The person's URO should also be made aware of this and make medical recommendations and orders. Perhaps the French should be enlarged. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/27/2013 11:30:20 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hi All, I have a friend with an indwelling Foley that blocks with long stringy mucus. No infection. Any ideas? GA
