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Straight catheter
single lumen with a small eye at the end
-used to get a spot uring specimen or temporary emptying of the bladder
Retention catheter
double lumen tube with a balloon for retention sized by the balloon size- 10ml and 30ml common
Three way foley
used for continuous irrigation
length of catheter period depends on
material
plastic catheter-period
short periods
1 week or less
Rubber or silasic catheter-period
2-3 weeks
Silicone catheter-period
long term 2-3 months
PVC catheter-period
4-6 weeks (these soften at body temp)
replace the bag and collecting tube if
-contamination occurs
-urine flow becomes obstructed
-tubing junctions start to leak at the connections
empty collection bag at least
every 8 hours
at first sign of infection
obtain urine specimen
how to obtain urine specimen on a catheter with a rubber self sealing port
use a sterile needle and syringe to obtain a specimen through the drainage port
how to obtain urine specimen on a foley
put a clamp on the catheter and allow it to fill with urine, wipe a spot and take the sample on the catheter below where the tube leading to the balloon is
Pt's with indwelling catheters should drink
3000ml or more/day if permitted bc ensures a high urine output--reduces risk of infection
special cleaning for indwelling catheter?
no more than routine
what to document about urine?
amount
color
clarity
Irrigations are done to?
usually done to wash out the bladder, apply a medication to the bladder, or maintain patency when removing pus or blood
what method of irrigation is preferred?
closed method--to lower risk of infection
strict precautions must be maintained to insure..
sterility of the drainage system