Re: [QUAD-L] suprapubic

2012-07-29 Thread greg
Wow, I use a Bard 16fr. I.C. (infection control) It has a silver coating to help control infections. I think it helps some, but not sure. Greg > I didn't think about the size...I use a 24FR with a 10ml balloon. > Danny E, could you tell me more about the silver impregnated > catheter?

Re: [QUAD-L] suprapubic

2012-07-29 Thread greg
It was a long time ago, but I think my doc gave me a spinal to prevent AD during surgery. I have minor AD while changing, just some sweating. Once it's in I'm fine. Greg > Now for the brutally honest part...during the procedure my BP went > up to 210/110, so make sure your urologist understands

RE: [QUAD-L] Bleach for Disinfecting Drainage Bags

2012-07-29 Thread Daniel Espinoza
1/3rd bleach, 2/3rd water about 10 ounce's total Danny From: Quad Dude [mailto:thequadd...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 9:01 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Bleach for Disinfecting Drainage Bags For those of you using bleach to clean/disinfect your urinary

[QUAD-L] Bleach for Disinfecting Drainage Bags

2012-07-29 Thread Quad Dude
For those of you using bleach to clean/disinfect your urinary drainage bags, how much bleach do you use when diluting with water? Thanks... Steve - C4, 24 years

RE: [QUAD-L] sore

2012-07-29 Thread Daniel Espinoza
Additionally you should keep your heels and ankles elevated with either heel lifts or pillows under your ankles... I'm surprised it's on your ankle and not your heel. While its healing try to either keep all pressure off it or rotate pressure elsewhere by turning. It's easier to prevent skin br

Re: [QUAD-L] sore

2012-07-29 Thread ~LittleQuad~
Keep all pressure off of it at night. Put little pads where it won't be on bed. LQ ~LittleQuad~ Sent from my BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Eric W Rudd" Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:39:19 To: Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sore & find the source & relieve it Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com