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the introduction of a catheter into the urinary bladder.

This is usually performed only when absolutely necessary, because the danger exists of introducing microorganisms into the bladder.

commonly made of rubber or plastics although they

may be made from latex, silicone, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). sized by the diameter of the lumen using the French (Fr) scale: the larger the number, the larger the lumen.

straight catheter

is a single-lumen tube with a small eye or opening about 1 centimeters (1/2 inch) from the insertion tip.

coud catheter is a variation of the straight catheter. It is more rigid than other straight catheters and has a tapered, curved tip. This catheter may be used for men with prostatic hypertrophy because it is more easily controlled and less traumatic on insertion.

a double-lumen catheter.

The larger lumen drains urine from the bladder.


A second, smaller lumen is used to inflate the balloon

near the tip of the catheter to hold the catheter in place within the bladder.

The balloons of retention catheters are sized by the

volume of fluid used to inflate them. The two commonly used sizes are 10 mL and 30 mL balloons. The size of the balloon is indicated on the catheter along with the diameter.
Foley catheters usually are connected to a closed

gravity drainage system. This system consists of the catheter, drainage tubing, and a collecting bag for the urine. A closed system cannot be opened anywhere along the system, from catheter to collecting bag.

To relieve discomfort due to bladder distention or to provide

decompression of a distended bladder. To assess the amount of residual urine if the bladder empties incompletely. To obtain a sterile urine specimen. To empty the bladder completely prior to surgery To facilitate accurate measurement of urinary output for critically ill clients whose output needs to be monitored hourly. To provide for intermittent or continuous bladder drainage and/or irrigation. To prevent urine from contracting an incision after perineal surgery. To manage incontinence when other measures have failed. To provide access for instilling medication into the bladder.

External douche tray


Bedpan with cover Waterproof underpad Bath blanket A tray containing the following Pick-up forceps in disinfectant solution Working forceps in a sterile pack Lubricant Gloves of your size Betadine solution Sterile dry cotton balls one pack Catheter (Fr. 12-14 for adults; Fr. 8-10 for children)

Sterile catheterization pack containing:

drape fenestrated drape or eye sheet


OS Kidney basin

Specimen bottle
Equipment for indwelling catheter Foley catheter

Sterile 5cc syringe filled with 5 cc triple distilled water


Vial of triple distilled water Plaster

Urine bag
Gooseneck lamp (optional)

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