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Is a slipping catheter dangerous?

My husband had surgery for a ruptured bladder one week ago. He has a catheter in and noticed it slipped out about 3 inches. He said he can feel it's still in there a lot. Is that something he should see a doctor about? Or is that normal after time?

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  • ict39
    Lv 5
    9 years ago

    A catheter shouldn't slip out. Give it a LIGHT tug. If it comes out he needs to go to the doctor and get a new one put in. If it stays put it's OK. DO NOT PULL HARD.

    Source(s): Had many catheters inserted.
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