الرئيسية
CATHETERIZATION :
Is the introduction of a catheter through the urethra in to the bladder for the purpose of which drawing urine it is a sterile procedure.
Reason for catheterization:
Collection of sterile urine specime 1
Measurement of residual urine2
3Complete emptying of the bladder prior surgery or delivary
Emptying of the bladder after surgery 4
5Gradual decompression of greatly distended bladder in acute urinary retention .
Kind of catheterization :
Female catheterization 1
Male catheterization 2
Physical hazard of catheterization :
Infection1
Tissue trauma 2
Urethral irritation3
Muscular spasm4
Physical care needed by patient with urethral catheterization:
Maintaining patency1
Maintaining comfort and safety 2
Bestoring bladder tone3
Preventing infection4
