Catheterization, urinary

Catheterization, urinary

PURPOSE: To determine residual urine and obtain sterile specimen. It can be a straight catheter, suprapubic, indwelling catheter, and external device catheter.

Principles	Male	Female
Position	Supine	Dorsal recumbent
Length of tube	40 cm./ 15.75 in.	22cm./ 8.66 in.
French number or Circumference	#14- 16	#18
Length of tube to be inserted	2-3 in.	6-9 in
Balloon size	5-10 ml. (30 ml)	5-10 ml
Place to secure	lower abdomen	Inner thigh

   NURSING ALERT:

ü  The procedure is sterile

ü  Maintain a close system

ü  The draining bag must always be below the bladder

ü  The catheter bag should not be allowed to lie on the floor

ü  Do not allow the drainage spout to touch the collection receptacle or on the toilet bowl when draining it