ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Urinary catheterisation is a procedure used to drain the bladder and collect urine, through a flexible tube called a catheter. Urinary catheters are usually inserted by doctors or nurses in hospital or the community.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s usually inserted into your bladder through the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body). The sterile catheter is usually pre-lubricated, to reduce the risk of any discomfort when you insert it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Suprapubic catheterization refers to the placement of a drainage tube into the urinary bladder just above the pubic symphysis. This is typically performed for individuals who are unable to drain their bladder via the urethra.

Detailed explanation-4: -Collect the urine drained into a sterile container. Clean the catheter collection port with a 70% alcohol swab • Using sterile technique, puncture the collection port with a needle attached to a syringe • Aspirate the urine and place it into a sterile container. Do not use urine from collection bag.

Detailed explanation-5: -Guidelines from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The European Association of Urology Nurses (EAUN) recommend ‘sterile technique’ when inserting an indwelling urinary catheter. Sterile technique includes a sterile catheter, sterile equipment and maintaining sterility during catheter insertion.