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

References

Royal College of Nursing, 2008. Catheter Care: RCN guidelines for nurses. London: RCN.

Yates, A. 2008. Urinary catheters 1 Part 1 Male Catheterisation. Nursing Times 104(39): pp.26-27.