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Straight catheter
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single lumen with a small eye at the end
-used to get a spot uring specimen or temporary emptying of the bladder |
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Retention catheter
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double lumen tube with a balloon for retention sized by the balloon size- 10ml and 30ml common
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Three way foley
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used for continuous irrigation
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length of catheter period depends on
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material
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plastic catheter-period
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short periods
1 week or less |
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Rubber or silasic catheter-period
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2-3 weeks
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Silicone catheter-period
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long term 2-3 months
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PVC catheter-period
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4-6 weeks (these soften at body temp)
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replace the bag and collecting tube if
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-contamination occurs
-urine flow becomes obstructed -tubing junctions start to leak at the connections |
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empty collection bag at least
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every 8 hours
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at first sign of infection
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obtain urine specimen
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how to obtain urine specimen on a catheter with a rubber self sealing port
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use a sterile needle and syringe to obtain a specimen through the drainage port
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how to obtain urine specimen on a foley
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put a clamp on the catheter and allow it to fill with urine, wipe a spot and take the sample on the catheter below where the tube leading to the balloon is
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Pt's with indwelling catheters should drink
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3000ml or more/day if permitted bc ensures a high urine output--reduces risk of infection
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special cleaning for indwelling catheter?
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no more than routine
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what to document about urine?
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amount
color clarity |
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Irrigations are done to?
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usually done to wash out the bladder, apply a medication to the bladder, or maintain patency when removing pus or blood
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what method of irrigation is preferred?
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closed method--to lower risk of infection
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strict precautions must be maintained to insure..
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sterility of the drainage system
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