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Welcome, everyone, to the Nurse to Nurse Podcast, where we engage in candid conversations with Kevin and Starshema. We are truly grateful for your presence today.

In today's episode, Kevin will be taking the spotlight as we delve into the various types of urinary catheters, their proper usage, and potential complications.

Before we dive into our topic, let's take a moment to recap what catheterization entails.

As most of you are already aware, urinary catheterization is a widely employed medical procedure that aids in the drainage of urine from the bladder. It involves the gentle insertion of a slender and flexible tube, known as a catheter, into the urinary tract. This procedure is typically employed when a patient experiences difficulty urinating naturally or when there is a need to closely monitor and manage urinary output.

As healthcare professionals, it is crucial for us to grasp the fundamental principles and techniques of catheterization. By doing so, we can provide the highest standard of care and safeguard the well-being of our patients.

So, without further ado, let's jump right into today's episode where we'll be discussing urinary catheter types, step-by-step instructions, and potential complications.

More of the topics discussed: 

1:13 The different types of Foley Catheter

3:24 Why and when to use 100% Silicone Foley Catheter

4:52 What are Coude Catheter

6:03 Look at the risk versus the benefit. Does the patient really need a Foley?

7:17 Understanding patient’s anatomy and the effect of Foley catheter to each

11:12 A BIG rookie mistake when doing CBI continuous bladder irrigation 

13:03 What to do when you've already had the patient with the Foley catheter

13:47 Follow CDC guidelines for Foley Catheter

15:07 The use of Purewick Catheter

16:56 What to remember when you're opening a Foley tray

21:34 Why is Aseptic Insertion so important

22:44 Ensure Proper Insertion Technique

24:06 Contamination of the sterile field

25:49 Maintenance of a catheter

28:11 Prevention of obstruction

29:09 The importance of incorporating observation of urinary catheter back into your routine process

30:21 Take home points

Other links and resources mentioned: 

• Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/cauti/index.html


• Preventing Hospital-Acquired Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (HA-CAUTI) https://vimeo.com/129657316?fbclid=IwAR2q87w2W-Ktljl0S7cclZP6WrRoZfVdhI2afWttEd3mCQZGv6nX2Vb_MJ8  

• CAUTI Stimulation https://www.tnpatientsafety.com/initiatives/catheter-associated-urinary-tract-infections-cauti/cauti-simulation/?fbclid=IwAR0eCUjpUbD1hYyG-8T3fztX-ZUK0UKvgWu6F2FlogwjKh8-IPHERkWTEQU 

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