Urinary catheterization
Topic: Fundamentals
Passing a catheter through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine, either intermittently (straight) or as an indwelling (Foley) catheter, using sterile technique. To prevent infection, use it only when truly indicated, keep the drainage system closed, keep the bag below bladder level and off the floor, and remove it as soon as it is no longer needed.
- Also known as:
- Foley catheter, Indwelling urinary catheter, Straight catheterization
- In Turkish:
- Üriner kateterizasyon
What does Urinary catheterization mean?
Urinary catheterization is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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