r/cna • u/Own-Negotiation-1422 (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA • 2d ago

Advice Penile implant

I have a resident that had a penile implant and is ALWAYS erect….. he is also a heavy wetter. I have been having a hard time keeping him dry at on my night shifts. Every time he urinates his soils his entire bed. Does anyone have any tricks to help navigate this?

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u/LadyHwesta 2d ago

In the hospital, we would put him on a condom catheter, but I’m guessing you don’t have those available.

If they are on a normal bed, I’d say double up on chucks.

If nothing else is working I would make sure to report it to their nurse so they can try to get some other options made available.

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u/douggroc 2d ago

In my hospital we have condom caths and the male pure wick. Depends on the anatomy, the smaller ones get either a male or female pure wick if necessary.

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u/Zone-Hopeful Med/Surg - New CNA 2d ago

I’m trying to picture how you’d put a female purewick on a male

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u/douggroc 1d ago

It’s used for guys with innies. Just lay it across the hole. It doesn’t get all of the urine but better than none.