What are indications for catheterisation?
post-operatively
enforced immobility
cystotomy
urethrotomy/ureteotomy
What are medical indications for catheterisation?
monitoring output incontinence urethral blockage cystitis urolithiasis recumbency drugs and contrast media obtaining a bacterial culture sample
Which calculation is used for urine output?
1-2mls/kg/hr
Which drugs should be given?
iodine air steroids antibiotics antifungals anti-inflammatories
What are the catheter types for dogs?
male dog
silicone foley
tiemans bitch
foley
What are the catheter types for cats?
standard
jackson cat
silicone cat
teflon cat
What additional equipment is required for catheterisation?
auroscope speculum collection bag spiggot 3-way tap
What are the principles for catheterisation?
restraint clip and clean gloves size and length kept sterile
What are the alternatives to catheterisation?
natural collection
manual compression
cystocentesis
What complications may occur?
urethral damage patient removal infection blockage cystitis