Thank you W. Yes, a nurse is suppose to do it here (Ohio). It's done on 'his
time'. That is how my care plan is written. Care Star, the program through Ohio
that deals with Medicaid Waivers and home health care is actually paying
Independent Care Providers to change foleys and bowel programs. He hasn't
submitted the paperwork. They consider an aide different because an an agency
would never permit that.
He's a wonderful caregiver but certainly no angel! (smiling)
Diannal, your husband is also an angel. I hear they come in various shapes,
sizes and sexes. I applaud him for accepting the responsibility to change your
cath. In most areas, only registered nurses are allowed to do that, not health
aides. Just let him know that cath'ing males is still easier.
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From: wheelchair <wheelch...@aol.com>
To: diannal767 <diannal...@aol.com>; quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Tue, Mar 12, 2013 6:53 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] AD
Diannal, your husband is also an angel. I hear they come in various shapes,
sizes and sexes. I applaud him for accepting the responsibility to change your
cath. In most areas, only registered nurses are allowed to do that, not health
aides. Just let him know that cath'ing males is still easier.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 3/12/2013 5:36:02 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
diannal...@aol.com writes:
I have been very fortunate. My ex-husband (Dave), lives with me and has been
my only long-term care-giver. We tried a few agencies but the help wasn't
adequate. He changes my cath twice a month. He's been around the few times I
went in to A.D. (blocked foleys). Those headaches are so bad one can not move
fast enough to relieve the pain. I always get sleepy after AD. He's a
independent health care provider.
22 yrs post.
Your Mom is an Angel. That deed was not easy from all sides of the issue.
I'm sure you were barking out orders while she was doing her best. Men,
come with instructions and a landing strip. Women sitting have a fort with
bunkers all the way around. Again, not an easy task, but I'm glad
everything worked out.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 3/11/2013 3:49:10 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
zoocr...@windstream.net writes:
Yes I would normally agree but today we had no choice but to deflate the
balloon and get it out while I was sitting in my chair. My mom is 68 and
recently had wrist surgery (no possible way to get me to the bed and keep
me elevated because of blood pressure) so sometimes, you do what you have
to and clean up later J
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From: wheelchair <wheelch...@aol.com>
To: zoocrew1 <zoocr...@windstream.net>; quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Mon, Mar 11, 2013 4:57 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] AD
Your Mom is an Angel. That deed was not easy from all sides of the issue.
I'm sure you were barking out orders while she was doing her best. Men, come
with instructions and a landing strip. Women sitting have a fort with
bunkers all the way around. Again, not an easy task, but I'm glad everything
worked out.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 3/11/2013 3:49:10 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
zoocr...@windstream.net writes:
Yes I would normally agree but today we had no choice but to deflate the
balloon and get it out while I was sitting in my chair. My mom is 68 and
recently had wrist surgery (no possible way to get me to the bed and keep
me elevated because of blood pressure) so sometimes, you do what you have
to and clean up later J
From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 3:36 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] AD
Nicki, I'm glad to read your story ending and hopefully the issue gets
better.
Remember, when changing an indwelling cath... even in an emergency......
one has to maintain a sterile or clean area to remove the old cath and
allow urine to pass and then install a new sterile cath. I'm sure you will
agree with that.
Best Wishes
Just wanted to share that if no urine is leaking out remove the catheter
because it’s stopping up the body’s natural route for urine to come out!
May have saved me from stroking out today!!
Nicki
c5/6
