Catheter care
- Introduce yourself to the patient
- Explain the procedure to allay anxiety and gain consent
- Collect and prepare equipment
- Assist the patient into a suitable position, maintaining dignity
- Wash your hands
- Put on an apron and gloves
- Gently cleanse the external urethral meatus using the wipe only onceand in one direction, wiping from above downwards and away from thecatheter-meatal junction
- Gently wipe the shaft of the catheter away from the catheter-meataljunction.
- Ensure that the area is dry using clean dry wipes
- Ensure you show concern for the patient’s feelings and dignitythroughout.
- Dispose of the equipment safely and appropriately
- Remove gloves and dispose in clinical waste bag
- Wash hands
- Record and report appropriately
