Urinary catheterisation

Question 1

Define:

Answer 1

Procedure in which a tube is inserted into the patients bladder via the urethra

Allows urine to drain freely from bladder for collection

Question 2

Indications:

Answer 2

Relieve urinary retention

Monitor urine output in critically ill patients

Collect uncontaminated urine for diagnosis

Question 3

When is a catheter contraindicated:

Answer 3

Prostatitis

Urethral injury

Question 4

Complications:

Answer 4

Infection - 5% develop bladder bacteraemia

Bladder spasm