Wound Care Plan

Suprapubic Catheter (SPC) – Insertion site erosion

Last Updated
19 May 2025
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Reference ID Number: TWS-WCP-56

Categories

Suprapubic Catheter

Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

Medical Officer,Registered Nurse (RN),Enrolled Nurse (EN)

Treatment Goals

Remove the tension over the insertion site and offload the eroded areas of the insertion site whilst protecting the surrounding skin

Aim of Dressing

Remove moisture from abdominal folds and offload tension on the insertion site

Frequency of Dressing Change

Everyday

References

Shopping List

Dressing Pack (Small),Normal Saline,Cavalon – Barrier Wipe (1ml),Zetuvit Plus (15cm x 20cm)
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    Erosion of the SPC insertion site

    Patient has a long standing SPC that had been changed twice in the last 2 weeks due to bacterial growth. SPC had been alternated from left to right every alternate day. The tension was being caused by the patient's abdominal fold over the SPC causing it to go taught. This caused a the erosion.

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    Step 1

    Clean the erosion area

    Clean the erosion area gently.
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    Step 2

    Apply barrier film

    Using the barrier wipe or spray cover the area around the SPC and where the skin fold occurs ** This step only needs to occur every second day or after a wash **
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    Step 3

    Insertion of zetuvit

    Fold in half width ways and insert the zetuvit so that it sits in between the abdominal fold. Make sure the SPC is on the outside of the fold.
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    Step 4

    Alternate the SPC side every day

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