Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help if your baby is difficult to wake, has trouble breathing, develops blue or grey colouring, or has heavy uncontrolled bleeding.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek prompt medical advice if:
Bleeding or pain continues or increases
Urine becomes cloudy or unusually foul-smelling
The skin around the urethra becomes increasingly red or swollen
An indwelling catheter stops draining and your baby seems uncomfortable
Urine leaks repeatedly around the catheter
The catheter falls out or appears to have moved
A baby younger than 3 months with a temperature of 38°C or higher needs urgent medical assessment.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Contact the healthcare team routinely if you have questions about catheter care, results, removal, or follow-up.
The article also says
Do not try to reinsert a catheter yourself unless you have been specifically trained and instructed to do so.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Urinary catheter - infants. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.