Adult urinary catheterisation and catheter care

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Equipment required for Catheterisation
   1. Cleaning solutions
   2. Sterile water for balloon inflation
   3. Use of lubricants for male and female catheterization
3. Gaining consent for urinary catheterisation
   1. Support and information required
4. Summary
5. References

Summary

You have now completed this activity. Here is a summary of the key points:

- Equipment used for catheterisation must be stored appropriately, with stock rotation systems in place, and should be selected and used according to the manufacturers' instructions

- The evidence base underpinning selection of some products for catheterisation is lacking and further research is required to inform clinical decision making, particularly in relation to the use of lubricants for both male and female catheterisation.

- The nurse must understand the procedure for obtaining valid, informed consent prior to undertaking urinary catheterisation

- Patients must be provided with sufficient information, in a format that they can understand, to enable them to be involved in decision making

- Nurses must be aware of the procedures to follow in raising and escalating concerns relating to this area of practice.