Course

Catheter care after stroke — infection prevention + troubleshooting checklist (Advanced)

Advanced catheter-care course (concept-level): daily checklist, infection warning signs, bag/line positioning, and when to call vs emergency

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, ClinicianAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Use a daily catheter-care checklist to reduce infection risk
  • Recognize catheter-related warning signs and escalation triggers
  • Troubleshoot common issues safely (leaks, blockage suspicion)
  • Know when catheter use should be reassessed and removed

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Keeping the drainage bag below bladder level helps reduce backflow risk.

Question 2

2. A warning sign is…

Question 3

3. A safe practice is…