Catheter use in gynaecological practice TOG 2014 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 most common indwelling catheters used in gynae? Max time use?
A
PTFE Latex - Max 28 days
100% silicone (no lattice)
2
Q
Typical length of female catheter?
A
26cm (mens 42cm)
3
Q
How is external diameter measured? What size used in females?
A
Charrière (Ch) or French gauge (Fg) or French (F)
Smallest size for females 12-14Ch
4
Q
Advantage of supra-pubic catheter over IUC
A
5
Q
Disadvantage of suprapuic catheter
A
6
Q
How common infection with long term catheter?
A
For everyday catheter is in 5% develop infection
50% over 1 week
Do not need to treat asymptotic bacteria
7
Q
What % of women after 200IU of botox to bladder wall will need to perform intermittent catheterisation?
A
16%
