Urinary Catheter Insertion for Females | Ausmed Explains ...

Urinary Catheter Insertion for Females A urinary catheter (also known as an ‘indwelling’ or ‘long-term’ catheter) is a hollow, flexible tube inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine into an external collection bag. Once the catheter has been inserted, a small balloon on the internal end is inflated with sterile water to keep it in situ. Catheters are used often in healthcare settings to assist with a variety of conditions, such as both urinary incontinence and urinary retention, or by patients who may be unable to go to the toilet without assistance. The following demonstration is based on the Catheterisation Clinical Guidelines by the Australia and New Zealand Urological Nurses Society. Remember to always refer first to your organisation’s internal policies and procedures when performing any procedure like this one. For more information, visit https://www.ausmed.com.au/cpd/ and subscribe to @Ausmed for regular explainers like this! Facebook ►   / ​   Instagram ►   / ​   Twitter ►   / ausmed