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Self
Catherization Procedure
Procedure
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Wash hands with soap and water.
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Prepare equipment.
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Urinate, if possible.
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Stand, sit, or lie down, whichever
is easier.
At this point, the procedure differs
for women and men
Women
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Spread labia and pull up.
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Cleanse the urethral opening using
downward strokes, front to back, with a cotton ball soaked with soap and
water.
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Remove catheter from clean
container.
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Squeeze lubricant onto a tissue and
coat the 2-3 inches of the catheter that will go into the urethra. Lubricant
must be water soluble.
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Spread labia apart and gently
insert the catheter into the urethra, upward and toward the back,
approximately 2 inches, until urine flows.
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Allow the bladder to empty
completely.
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Slowly rotate and begin to withdraw
the catheter. Stop each time urine drains out.
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To completely remove the catheter,
pinch off the end near the body and pull it out. This prevents urine from
flowing back into the bladder.
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Check for unusual odor and/or
cloudy urine. Be aware of any changes that should be reported to the
physician.
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Wash hands.
Men
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Hold penis up with one hand and
cleanse the tip with a cotton ball moistened with soap and water. Wash in a
circular motion, starting at the urethra and working outward.
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Squeeze lubricant onto a tissue and
coat the end of the catheter that will go into the urethra. Lubricant must be
water soluble.
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Hold the penis up and gently insert
the catheter into the urethra.
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Once half the length of the
catheter has been inserted, lower the penis and slide the catheter until it
reaches the bladder and urine flows.
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Allow the bladder to empty
completely.
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Slowly rotate and begin to withdraw
the catheter. Stop each time urine drains out.
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To completely remove the catheter,
pinch off the end near the body and pull it out. This prevents urine from
flowing back into the bladder.
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Check for unusual odor and/or
cloudy urine. Be aware of any changes that should be reported to the
physician.
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Wash hands.
Cleaning the catheter
To clean the catheter after each use,
do the following:
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Wash in warm soapy water.
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Run tap water through the catheter
and then allow it to air dry on a paper towel.
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Store it in a clean container.
An option to cleaning after each use
is to soak the catheter in a solution of 1 part vinegar to 3 parts tap water,
once a week, to keep urine crystals from forming on the inside.
A catheter should be discarded when
it begins to lose flexibility or becomes discolored.
The above opinionated
views and information serves to educated and informed consumer . The
information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or
for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. .It should not replaced
professional advise and consultation. A licensed physician should be
consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions
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