Indwelling urinary catheter, or IDC in short, more commonly known as urine tube is a thin, hollow, flexible tube designed to drain urine from the bladder. The IDC is kept in place by a small balloon at its tip filled with sterile water, preventing it from falling out. It is inserted into the bladder through urethra – small opening above the vagina in women and runs through the length of penis in men.
IDCs are typically used before or after surgery, due to an injury, for instilling medication into bladder and occasionally for managing urinary leakage.
Ninkatec’s team of clinicians can help with:
Below is the usual responsibilities handled by professional nurses and caregivers. Discuss with us if you need training or support to carry out any of the tasks.
If you are caring for a patient with IDC at home, check out our Urinary Catheter Care Guide for caregivers for hygiene practice tips, precautions and when to call for medical help.
Please view our fees for urinary catheter procedure at home and other home care services here, or simply contact us with your enquiry.
We can be reached via:
(65) 6802 7972 (In-clinic services)Ninkatec also operates in-clinic GP services under Charazoi Medical Clinic, and caregiver services under Comfort Keepers Singapore. Visit our sister websites to find out more.
