Urethral catheterisation technique

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. A skilled procedure
3. The full process
4. Preparing the trolley
5. Inserting the catheter
6. Gloves
7. Key points
8. Male urethral catheterisation
   1. Sterile field and gauze
   2. Cleaning the urethral meatus
   3. What position?
   4. Balloon
9. Summary
10. References

Gloves

Gloves are obviously important in this procedure. This next clip will focus on important aspects of them.

Task 4

Catheterisation can be thought of as having two parts - a "dirty" part and a "clean" part of the procedure. Gloves should be changed between them.

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After which step should gloves be changed? Select your answer and then click Check Answer. a) After opening the equipment onto the sterile field b) After placing the sterile field in situ c) After cleaning around the urethral meatus d) After inserting the gel e) After inserting the catheter Yes. Once the gel is inserted, gloves should be changed to prevent contamination of the catheter prior to insertion.d) is correct. Once the gel is inserted, gloves should be changed to prevent contamination of the catheter prior to insertion.Your answer has been saved.