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Is the catheter still required for the stated reason Consent gained from service user Procedure to be carried out using Aseptic Non Touch Technique Personal protective equipment required for each intervention Cleaning solutions required: Type of Catheter: Balloon size:

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Length of catheter:

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Charrière (Ch.) of catheter: Details of drainage system: Details of securing device: Planned frequency of change: Reasons for catheterisation/continued catheter use discussed with service user/family: Date of next catheter change:

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Aim: To ensure catheter remains patent and free from infection Plan: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Inform patient of any interventions you intend to carry out and gain consent Perform hand hygiene before and after each episode of care Use non sterile gloves when handling the catheter Ensure catheter site (meatus) is cleaned daily Ensure catheter bag is emptied at regular intervals Ensure drainage bag is off the floor but below bladder level to facilitate drainage and prevent reflux or contamination Regularly check tubing to ensure no erosion, kinks or occlusions are present that could prevent good urine flow Change catheter bag weekly to prevent infection as per manufacturers’ instructions Ensure catheter tubing is kept away from skin to prevent friction sores on skin Monitor urine output frequently and document appropriately i.e. Fluid Balance Chart Replace catheter as per care plan Monitor bowel movements and document frequency to ensure constipation does not affect patency of catheter Monitor for signs and symptoms of a urine infection (i.e. pyrexia, fast pulse, increased breathing rate, general feeling of illness, odour of urine) and report to GP • If an infection is suspected then take a urine specimen using aseptic non touch technique from the needle free port on the catheter bag

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