Proper care for a continent ileostomy (CI) prevents complications such as infection and helps people maintain comfort before and after the procedure. Caring for a CI involves regular drainage, ...

Q: At our facility, we change Foley catheters once a month, with the change date written on the treatment record. Regulations lead me to believe they should not be changed routinely. Is that correct?

I heard about a catheter used rectally to administer medication. What can you tell me about this? I think you are referring to the Macy Catheter. It is a catheter that is inserted rectally to ...