Catheterisation

Question 1

When should HCP turn to an indwelling catheter?

Answer 1

once alternative methods of mangaing urinary problems have been considered

Question 2

What should be offered to patients who have bladder sensation, a stable bladder and are likely to have a trial without catheter?

Answer 2

a catheter valve rather than a leg bag

Question 3

What type of patients should be offered a catheter valve rather a leg bag?

Answer 3

patients who have bladder sensation, a stable bladder and are likely to have a trial without catheter

Question 4

How often should catheter valves which are currently available on the drug tariff be changed?

Answer 4

5-7 days.

Question 5

In what circumstances is a cather valve contraindicated?

Answer 5

for patient’s with rduced bladder capacity

absence of bladder sensation

conginitive implairments

patient’s who do not have the manual dexterity.

Question 6

What size legbags are usually available for patients?

Answer 6

350ml, 500ml, or750ml

Question 7

What dos the patients need to open the outlet tap to empty their bag?

Answer 7

good manual dexterity.

Question 8

Cn those with poor vision open an outlet tap?

Answer 8

yes since the device has a textured surface.

as long as he has good manual dexterity.

Question 9

How often should leg bags be changed?

Answer 9

5-7days

Question 10

What should be used when cleaning the catheter site in a patient?

Answer 10

mild soap and water

Question 11

when cleaning the urethral oriffice it’s important you do what?

Answer 11

clean away from the opening. to avoid contaminating the catheter where it enters the body.