Urethral Catheter
  • Catheterisation must be performed using Aseptic Technique by a Trained
  • competent Health Care professional 
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  • Prior to insertion the meatus should be cleaned with sterile normal saline.
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  • Use sterile lubricant e.g. Instillagel 
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    Select the smallest gauge that will allow free flow of urine ( in GU a larger gauge may
    be used ) the baloon inflated to 10 mls.
     
    Research shows that it is not necessary to use a disinfectant to clean the meatus
    before insertion
     
    Use appropriate sterile lubricant
     
    Ensure that the connection between the catheter and the drainage system is not broken
    once connected except for good clinical reasons.