Do all patients have to remove and reinsert their catheter twice a day for cleaning?
A. No. This is part of the customization process. Most patients do very well with BID removal. Other patients may only need to remove their catheter once per day or every other day. Each patient s ultimate cleaning regimen is based on a number of factors. These include: baseline secretions, oxygen flow rate, cough effort, medications, as well as environmental factors. Many patients will need to clean their catheter in place several times per day in addition to catheter removal and reinsertion. There is a great deal of flexibility in the recommended cleaning protocols for SCOOP patients. After a period of time, all patients determine which cleaning schedule works best for them.
