Intermittent catheterisation

Question 1

Frequency of intermittent catheterisation
Unable to void
Over 500mls
Between 300-500mls

Answer 1

• On average 4-5, possibly 6 times a day
  (depending on incontinence symptoms)
• More than three times daily
• 2-3 times daily

Question 2

Frequency of intermittent catheterisation
Between 150-300mls
Less than 150mlsLess than 100mls on three consecutive
occasions

Answer 2

1-2 times daily
Daily
Stop and re-assess residual urine levels – may
need to undertake ISC as little as once a
week.

Question 3

hydrophillic catheters

Answer 3

can reduce UTI and haematuria

Question 4

the use of lubrication gel on catheters (either separate or pre-lubricated)
is designed

Answer 4

to reduce friction and protect the urethral mucosa

Question 5

he use of antibacterial and silver –coated alloy indwelling catheters

Answer 5

ave been demonstrated to

reduce UTI rates in short term indwelling catheterisation for inpatients

Question 6

Encouraging a good and appropriate fluid intake

Answer 6

is particularly important for patients undertaking IC.
A total fluid intake (from beverages and within foods) should be around 2.5 litres should be
encouraged

Question 7

ranberry ingestion is contra-indicated for some patients,

Answer 7

articularly those on warfrin therapy, and should not be recommended

Question 8

mall sizes should be offered (10-12fg for

females)

Answer 8

to reduce urethral trauma.