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For how long can a stroke patient have a catheter? his bladder is being washed out because of blood clots and he has a uti. can this reoccur again?

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Here are...: Sorry to see.... It can recur if the inciting factors are not removed. Indwelling catheter will surely induce bacteria to the urine in time (100 % in 2 weeks, no matter what we do.) How long does she need a catheter? That depends on how soon her bladder function may recover; but often, some patient might already have silent bladder dysfunction before CVA. So, ask Doc for detail timely due to....

Answered 5/11/2014

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For how long can a stroke patient have a catheter? his bladder is being washed out because of blood clots and he has a uti. can this reoccur again?

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