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Catheter & Ostomy Care

Managing a urinary catheter or ostomy requires specialized nursing care to prevent infections, ensure proper hygiene, and promote patient comfort. At Aura Care, our expert caregivers provide professional Catheter & Ostomy Care in a home setting, helping patients maintain their dignity and quality of life. Whether it’s catheter management, colostomy or ileostomy care, our team offers personalized assistance and continuous support to prevent complications and ensure patient well-being.

Our Catheter & Ostomy Care Services Include:

Urinary Catheter Care & Maintenance

We provide expert assistance with catheter insertion, removal, and routine care, ensuring proper hygiene, preventing infections, and managing urinary drainage effectively.

Ostomy Bag Changing & Skin Care

Proper stoma and skin care are essential to avoid irritation and infections. Our nurses ensure regular cleaning, bag changes, and monitoring of the stoma site, keeping patients comfortable and healthy.

Leakage Prevention & Troubleshooting

We help patients manage ostomy or catheter-related leaks, ensuring a secure fit and addressing any issues with proper positioning, adhesives, and drainage techniques.

Infection Prevention & Hygiene Management

Maintaining strict hygiene is key to preventing infections. Our caregivers follow sterile protocols for catheter and ostomy care, keeping the area clean and minimizing health risks.

Patient & Family Education

We educate patients and their families on proper at-home catheter and ostomy management, helping them feel confident in daily care routines while ensuring safety and comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Catheter & Ostomy Care

The frequency of catheter changes depends on the type of catheter, medical condition, and healthcare provider’s recommendations. In general, indwelling catheters are changed every 2 to 4 weeks, while intermittent catheters are single-use. Our trained nurses ensure proper catheter maintenance and timely replacement to prevent infections and discomfort.

Preventing infections is a top priority. Our caregivers maintain strict hygiene standards, use sterile techniques for cleaning and bag changes, ensure proper positioning, and monitor for any signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or unusual discharge. We also educate patients and families on maintaining cleanliness at home.

Yes, you can shower with an ostomy bag on or off, depending on personal preference and stoma care guidelines. Our nurses provide guidance on waterproofing techniques, skin protection, and the best practices for showering or bathing without affecting the ostomy appliance.

Leakage and skin irritation are common concerns. Our nurses regularly check for proper fit, recommend suitable adhesives or barrier creams, and educate patients on managing leaks effectively. If persistent irritation occurs, we assess the issue and provide solutions to prevent further complications.