A novel shower guard for use by a patient having an indwelling catheter is disclosed. The novel shower guard fits over a standard medical dressing and does not require medical staff to apply, but instead may be affixed over the medical catheter by the patient. Once applied, the patient is able to shower without worrying that the incision will become infected. The shower guard is intended as a single-use device, with the patient removing and disposing of the shower guard following use. The shower guard may be used by kidney dialysis patients, chemotherapy patients, and other patients who use temporary or indwelling medical catheters.
