Definition In urinary catheterization a latex , polyurethane , or silicone tube known as a urinary catheter is inserted into a patient's bladder via the urethra . Catheterization allows the patient's urine to drain freely from the bladder for collection. It may be used to inject liquids used for treatment or diagnosis of bladder conditions.
Types of C atheterisation Indwelling catheters Intermittent catheterization
Silicon catheter K 90 urinary catheter Suprapubic catheter
Indications neurological condition or injury outlet obstruction intractable incontinence, or where other methods are inappropriate or unsuccessful. Palliative care Chronic urinary retention Tissue viability and preserving skin integrity
Additional Risk Factors history of sexual abuse Heart defects
Product selection Size Length Drainage system Material V olume Catheter material Duration of catheterisation
Articles for catheterisation
Articles Single use disposable apron Catheter Sterile dressing pack Additional pair of single use disposable sterile gloves One pair of single use disposable non-sterile gloves Prescribed single use anaesthetic gel/ lubricant gel - written on Patients Medication Administration Chart Drainage bag 10 ml Syringe x 2 • single use sachet normal saline 0.9% If catheter is not prefilled - 10mls sterile water for injection and green needle. Disposable Non-sterile Kidney dish .
procedure
Procedure of catheterisation
Lithotomy Supine Positioning
Female Male Procedure of insertion
procedure
Female Male
Suprapubic catheter A urinary catheter that is inserted supra- pubically when urethral catheterisation is not indicated , it is done after cystostomy has been done .
Prevention of infection Cleansing the urethral area clean hands Disconnecting drainage bag as seldom as possible. Keeping drainage bag connector as clean as possible Use of a thin catheter. Drinking sufficient liquid to produce at least two liters of urine daily Sexual activity is very high risk.
Note : in such cases one must then perform retrograde urethrography (injecting 20 cc of contrast into the urethra.) then go for catheterisation . one must perform a genital and rectal exam first.
Summary Introduction Review of the anatomy and physiology Definition‘ Types Indications Risk factors Articles Procedure Complications Prevention of infection Contraindications
Conlusion
Assignment Discuss the nurses responsibility in catheterization.
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