Urethral Catheters
  • Only use after considering alternative methods of management.
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  • Document the need for the device and the date it was inserted and
  • Type.
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  • Change drainage bag every 7 days or when they become
  • discoloured, contain sediment, damaged
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  • Date the bags when fitted
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  • Review regularly and remove catheter as soon as is possible
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  • Securing Device
    • Catheterisation poses a significant risk of infection.
     
    The method or way that it is inserted and the duration that the device
    remains in situ pose a demonstrable risk