PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN INTERMITTENT CATHETERIZATION MALE 1. Wash hands. PROCEDURE POINTS TO REMEMBER 2. Assemble equipment. Water-soluble lubricant, such as K-Y Jelly, Lubrifax, Surgel Catheter, plastic or polyvinylchloride Wet wipes or cotton balls (non-sterile), mild soap and water or student-specific cleansing supplies Receptacle for catheter Toilet or container for urine Gloves optional for self-catheterization Barrier to place under student 3. Explain the procedure to the student at his level of understanding. Have him do as much of the procedure as he is capable of, with supervision as needed. By encouraging the student to assist in the procedure, the caregiver helps him achieve maximum self-care skills. 4.Have student wash hands if participating in procedure 5. Position the student. 6. Wash hands and put on gloves. The student may be catheterized lying down, standing, or sitting. If able, he may stand at the toilet. If unable to sit or stand, he may lie on his back. This procedure requires a receptacle to catch the flow of urine from the catheter. A diaper may be used as a receptacle. 7. Show the student, depending on his age, the location of the urethral opening. 8. Lubricate the tip of the catheter with a watersoluble lubricant and place on a clean surface. 9. Cleanse the penis in the following manner: a. Hold the penis below the glans at a 45-to- 90-degree angle from the abdomen depending on position of student or student-specific guidelines. b. If the student is not circumcised, retract the foreskin. c. Wash the glans with soapy cotton balls or student-specific cleansing supplies. Begin at the urethral opening and, in a circular manner, wash away from the meatus. Always start at the meatus and wash towards the base of the penis. This helps remove bacteria from the area. [H-4]
d. Repeat twice for a total of three washings. Use a clean cotton ball each time you wash the penis. e. Observe the area between the anus and the genitals for redness, skin eruptions, swelling, or discharge. 10. Hold the penis at a 45-to-90 degree angle from the abdomen, depending on position of student or studentspecific guidelines. Insert catheter gently into the urethral opening. Some resistance may be met at the bladder sphincter. Use gentle but firm pressure until the sphincter relaxes. Encourage the child to relax by breathing deeply may also be helpful. 11. Insert the catheter until there is a good flow of urine. 12. When bladder is emptied, pinch catheter and withdraw. 13. If the student is not circumcised, pull the foreskin over the glans when finished. Do not force catheter. If you feel unusual resistance, notify the parent/guardian. Make sure the outer end of the catheter is either in a receptacle or over the toilet to catch the urine. It is also helpful to have the student bear down a few of times while the catheter is in place. If trained to do so, apply external manual pressure to encourage the urine flow until the flow stops. This must be done with the catheter in place. This prevents urine still in the catheter from flowing back into the bladder during withdrawal. Report any change, such as cloudy urine, mucus, blood, foul odor, color changes, unusual leakage between catheterization, or lack of or minimum urine return with catheterization. 14. Remove gloves and wash hands. 15. Assist student with clothing, if needed. 16. Put on gloves 17. If catheter is single use only, dispose of catheter in appropriate receptacle. If catheter is reused, wash with soap and water, allow to air dir, if possible, or vent storage box until catheter is dry. 18. Measure and record urine volume, if ordered. Dispose of urine in the toilet. Clean equipment in separate basin and dispose of water in toilet. Store container in appropriate place. 19. Dispose of gloves and wash hands. 20. Document procedure in Healthmaster and EasyTrac, if applicable. 21. Contact the school nurse if there is any discomfort, swelling, redness, change in urine color/clarity/order, lack of or minimal urine return, or leakage of urine between catheterizations, or inability/resistance to insert catheter. [H-5]
1. Wash hands. PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN INTERMITTENT CATHETERIZATION FEMALE PROCEDURE POINTS TO REMEMBER 2. Assemble equipment. Water-soluble lubricant, such as K-Y Jelly, Lubrifax, Surgel Catheter, plastic or polyvinylchloride Wet wipes or cotton balls (non-sterile), mild soap and water or student-specific cleansing supplies Receptacle for catheter Toilet or container for urine Gloves optional for self-catheterization Mirror, if student normally uses one Barrier to place under student 3. Explain the procedure to the student at her level of understanding. Have her do much of the procedure as she can, with supervision as needed. Anticipating the tasks to be done, the risks involved, and the personal protective equipment needed will enhance protection of both the caregiver and student. If the student does the procedure unassisted, gloves are not needed. By encouraging the student to assist in the procedure, the caregiver helps her achieve maximum self-care skills. 4.Have student wash hands if participating in procedure 5. Position the student. 6. Wash hands and put on gloves. The student may be catheterized lying down or sitting. If able, she may sit straddling the toilet. A student who is unable to sit may lie on her back. This procedure requires a receptacle to catch the flow of urine from the catheter. A diaper may be used for a receptacle. 7. Use the mirror to show the student, depending on her age, the location of the urethral opening. 8. Lubricate the tip of the catheter with a watersoluble lubricant and place on a clean surface. 9. Separate the labia and hold open with fingers. Cleanse in a direction from the top of the labia toward the rectum. Wash three times, once down each side and once down the middle. Use a clean cotton ball each time. 10. Locate the urinary meatus. Gently insert the catheter until there is urine & advance 1-2 inches. Never force the catheter. Stop immediately if pain occurs. The female urethra is straight and short. Keep the other end of the catheter over a receptacle or the toilet to catch the urine. It is also helpful to have the student bear down a few of times to ensure that all urine has been drained completely. If trained to do so, apply manual external pressure until the urine stops flowing. This must be done with the catheter in place. [H-6]
11. When bladder is emptied, pinch catheter and withdraw. This prevents urine still in the catheter from flowing back into the bladder during withdrawal. 12. Remove gloves and wash hands. 13. Assist student with clothing, if needed. 14. Put on gloves 15. Dispose of catheter in appropriate receptacle. 16. Measure and record urine volume, if ordered. Dispose of urine in the toilet. Clean equipment in separate basin and dispose of water in toilet. Store container in appropriate place. 17. Dispose of gloves and wash hands. 18. Document procedure in Healthmaster and EasyTrac, if applicable. 19. Contact the school nurse if there is any discomfort, swelling, redness, change in urine color/clarity/order, lack of or minimal urine return, or leakage of urine between catheterizations, or inability/resistance to insert catheter. [H-7]
CLEAN INTERMITTENT CATHETERIZATION POSSIBLE PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OBSERVATION Bleeding from urethra Inability to pass catheter REASON/ACTION May be due to trauma to urethra or to urinary tract infection. Discontinue CIC. Contact parent/guardian or school nurse. May be due to increased sphincter tone caused by anxiety or spasm. Encourage child to relax, that is, breathe deeply. Boys: Reposition penis and use gentle, firm pressure until sphincter relaxes. May help to have boys flex at hips to decrease reflex resistance of bladder sphincter. Girls: Check catheter placement. Catheter may be in vagina. If in vagina, do not re-insert; use clean catheter. If unsuccessful, notify school nurse or parent/guardian for further instructions. No urine as a result of catheterization May be due to improper placement of catheter or bladder may be empty. Check position of catheter. Cloudy urine, mucus, blood, foul odor, color changes or unusual leakage between catheterizations May be due to urinary tract infection. Always report to school nurse or family any changes in student s usual pattern or tolerance of procedure. [H-8]