Urinary Catheterization

Question 1

How many lumens for intermittent cath? Indwelling?

Answer 1

1. 2.

Question 2

For adults, what Fr usually works?

Answer 2

14-16 Fr (indwelling), 12 -14 Fr (intermittent)

Question 3

Female positioning for urinary cath? Male positioning?

Answer 3

Lithotomy/dorsal recumbant. Supine.

Question 4

Indications for catheterization?

Answer 4

Urinary retention, procedure, PVR, incontinence.

Question 5

What are indications for suprapubic catheter?

Answer 5

Blockage of urethra, long term catheter irrigation.

Question 6

How do we care for newly established suprapubic catheter? Well-established?

Answer 6

Sterile gauze and sterile NS around site. Soap and water.

Question 7

What is the catheter balloon size for peds? Adults?

Answer 7

3ml. 5-10ml.

Question 8

Indications for a catheter?

Answer 8

Urinary retention, instillation of medication, PVR, strict output monitoring

Question 9

What type of solution do we instill into the catheter balloon?

Answer 9

Sterile water.