Ex-Cathedra or Ex-Catheter?

When the Pope speaks Ex-Cathedra it means he speaks with the authority of his office. Ex-cathedra literally means out of-chair, or speaking from his position of authority. That's when what he says is infallible. But, what is it when he speaks Ex-Catheter? I don't know, but we're gonna find out.

My mother just has surgery last week, and she has had a catheter since that time. She's been home since Friday, and we've been taking pains to deal with the catheter - you know keep her from getting an infection.

Well, this morning she accidentally pulled it out. Our two dogs got into a fight over a treat, and Nana went to break it up. Only before she knew it, she was across the room and the catheter which was hanging on her walker on the other side of the room was yanked out. Odd but true. The good thing is she doesn't have any pain. In fact, she says she feels fine.

Anyway, I'm waiting for a call back from her doctor, to see what to do. We try to keep the dull moments to a minimum around here ;-)