IDC insertion

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

• urinary retention for example: postoperative due to not being able to void
• Monitoring fluid balance
• Management of incontinence
• surgical procedures purpose to relieve bladder pressure after surgeries.

Question 2

Nursing Considerations

Answer 2

• pt ed to reduce anxiety, to understand procedure and potential risks associated.
• Securing the catheter to the pt’s thigh to minimise movement or tugging, this prevent risks of urethra trauma.
• Maintain asepsis to prevent UTI/ infections, bacterial condemnations.
• Clean insertion site (1st) plain soap & water, then (2nd) with 0.1% chlorhexidine.

Question 3

Risks involved

Answer 3

• trauma to urethra as this procedure can cause physical pain and discomfort
• UTI –» introducing bacteria to the urinary tract through the catheter.