WEEK 10 FOLEY INSERTION Flashcards
What are 3 materials urinary catheters can be made from?
- Latex rubber
- Silastic (silicone plastic)
- Plastic
Which materials are longer lasting?
Silicone/silastic
What are 5 kinds of urinary catheters?
- Straight/intermittent
- Foley/indwelling
- 3-way/CBI
- Caude
- Suprapubic
What are 3 indications for use of an intermittent catheter?
- Urine specimen collection
- Checking PVRs if no bladder scanner available
- Bladder dysfunction/urinary retention
About how much fluid is used to inflate the balloon in a Foley catheter?
5-10cc
What are 2 indications for indwelling catheter?
- Post-op until no longer sedated
- Urinary retention unresolving
What is unique about the 3-way catheter?
- 10-30cc fluid used for balloon inflation
- Triple lumen
What is unique about the caude catheter?
- Curved, stiff tip
- Inserted by trained RNs or physicians only
What is commonly the indication for use of a caude tip catheter?
Difficult with catheter insertion due to prostate enlargement
What is unique about the suprapubic catheter?
Inserted through the abdomen into the bladder above the symphysis pubis
What are 4 indications for use of a suprapubic catheter?
- Extended/indefinite use
- Neurogenic bladder
- Bladder blockage prevents urethral catheterization
- Surgical/anatomical complications
What is the rationale behind choosing a catheter size?
Smaller than the meatus
Small enough to be comfortable, but large enough that urine does not bypass
What is the usual catheter size for external genitalia?
14-16 Fr
What is the usual catheter size for internal genitalia?
12-14 Fr
What is the usual catheter size for irrigation?
20-24 Fr
What is the usual catheter size for peds?
5-12 Fr
What are 2 indications for catheterization intraoperatively?
- Prevent abdominal injury during abdominal surgery
- Drain bladder during long surgeries
What are not reasons to catheterize a patient?
- Incontinence
- Obtain a specimen when the patient can voluntarily void
What are 2 contraindications to catheterization?
- Urethral trauma/recent GU surgery
- Anatomical abnormalities (e.g. pelvic mass)
What are 3 things to do before opening the catheterization tray?
- Ensure adequate lighting
- Perform peri-care
- Place a blue pad under the client