Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and ongoing concern for many people with spinal cord injuries — and knowing how to prevent them, recognize them early, and manage them appropriately can make a significant difference.
Join us for an online Peer Connection session with a Nurse Practitioner, who will answer questions and share practical, evidence-based guidance on UTI prevention and treatment.
Topics will include:
Preventing UTIs through hygiene and proper self-care when catheterizing
• Best practices for catheter use and care
• Hydration and fluid-intake guidelines
• Foods and beverages that may help or worsen urinary health
• Nutritional supplements such as cranberry extracts and D-mannose, dandelion root — what they may help with and their limitations
• Recognizing common and less obvious signs of UTIs
• Understanding asymptomatic bacteriuria and when treatment may
or may not be needed
• What a standing order is, how it works, and how to obtain one
• How to read lab reports, including urinalysis and culture & sensitivity results
• Common antibiotics used for UTIs and side effects to watch for
• Options and considerations for drug-resistant infections
• When to involve a urologist
• How to be an effective self-advocate and partner in your care
There will be time for participant questions, making this a practical and informative session for people at all stages of their SCI journey.
This is a virtual event. Upon completion of registration a link will be provided for the workshop.
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