Urinary Elimination Flashcards
Urinary Catheterization definition
The placement of a tube through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine.
Indwelling Catheters are used for
may be short term (2 weeks or less) or long term (more than 1 month)
Intermittent Catheterization
used to measure PVR when a scanner is not available or to manage chronic urinary retention
What is the ultimate goal of Urinary Catherization
reduce CAUTI
PVR
post-void residual
In the female, the urethra is
smaller and hard to find
CDC Guidelines: Appropriate Indications for Indwelling urethral catheter
- acute retention of bladder outlet obstruction
- accurate I&O
- assist in healing with perineal wound
- prior to surgery (large diuretics)
- prolonged immobilization
- comfort in the end of life
What are the different types of catheters?
Straight
Coude tip (enlarged prostate
3 way catheter irrigation (continuous irrigation and med admin)
What allergies do you ask before performing a urinary catheter?
benedine
Condom/External Catheters/Urine Collection devices
purpose
Safe and non-invasive way to contain urine incontience
Condom/External Catheters/Urine Collection devices
Pre-Application
- Requires a provider order
- Check for allergies and sensitivities
- Assess skin integrity
- Wash and dry well- non-emollient soap
- Retract foreskin (if applicable) and Replace
Condom Catheter Secured by ____ tape
no
Condom Catheter Care
Change daily
clean site
check the tubing for patency
Check the skin for breakdown
Male External Catheter Securement
Wash and dry well- non-emollient soap
Follow directions to secure
Hang below bladder
Male External Catheter Care
Empty when ½ full
Change when the device turns white (24-48 hours)
Assess tubing for kinks and free flow
Assess skin breakdown
For both the condom catheter and the external catheter, allow for ______ away from penis to not allow tip to sit bathed in urine
1/2”
For females what catheter is the safest way to contain urinary incontinence
Purewick
- sucks urine away from pt to a designated cannister
Female External Catheter
Used for?
Invasive or Non-invasive ?
Procedure Type?
Via?
When do you replace?
Urinary incontinence
non-invasive, external device
Clean procedure
Wicks urine away from the patient via suction into a designated collection canister (suction below 40)
replace 8-12 hours
assess skin at least every two hours for proper placement
decrease CAUTI
Contraindication for female external catheter
Agitated, Combative or Uncooperative
Frequent, lose stools
Skin breakdown or irritation
Barrier Cream- impedes suction
Latex allergy
Indwelling and intermittent catheter placement
Pre-procedure
REQUIRES ORDER
BUDDY IN ROOM
ALLERGIES
SKIN INTEGRITY
WASH AND DRY WELL (NON EMOLLIENT SOAP BATH WIPES
Male – retract and replace
Clean procedure and patient positioning