cartherization Flashcards
it is the insertion of catheter (lumen) into the bladder of the patient through the urehra
cartheterization
To relieve discomfort due to bladder distention or provide gradual decompression of a distended bladder
To assess the amount of residual urine if the bladder empties incompletely
To obtain urine specimen
To empty the bladder completely prior to surgery
To facilitate accurate measurement of urinary output for critically ill clients whose output needs to be monitored hourly
To provide for intermittent or continuous bladder drainage and irrigation
To prevent urine from contacting an incision after perineal surgery
To manage incontinence when other measures have failed
– Straight Catheter (Non-retention)
■ Single lumen tube
– Two-Way Catheter (Foley, Retention)
■ Double lumen catheter
– Three-Way Catheter
■ Triple lumen catheter used in bladder irrigation
can we use for short periods because of in flexibility
- One week or less
plastic cartheter
can be used for 2 to 3 weeks
- assess the client for latex allergy
rubber cartheters
for long-term use (2-3 months)
- expensive
silicone cartheter
Can be used for 4-6 weeks
■ Soften at body temp and more comfortable to use
PVC cartheter
Number of sterile drapes - 2 to 3
Position - frog like
Length of insertion - 6-9 inches
Size of Catheter - french 16-18
Taping - above the symphysis pubis
Rationale - prevent trauma to penile scrotal junction
male
Number of sterile drapes - 4
Position - dorsal recumbent
Length of insertion -3-4 inches
Size of Catheter - french 12-14
Taping- inner thigh
Rationale- prevent trauma to trigone muscle
