Foley Catheter insertion

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this video demonstrates the proper
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technique for the insertion of a Foley
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catheter into a female patient begin by
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opening up the catheter kit onto the
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tray
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apply the gloves included in the kit in
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sterile fashion
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the small tray is removed from the
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larger box the catheter balloon should
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be tested with the included saline
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the lubricant jelly is emptied into the
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small tray and the tip of the catheter
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is well lubricated empty the betadine
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one to each of the cotton balls
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place the pre-cut drape over the vagina
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for a right-handed individual the left
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hand is used to spread apart the labia
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and the right hand is used for
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performing the procedure the urethral
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orifice is prepped using the cotton
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balls covered with betadine at least
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three cotton balls should be used the
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well lubricated catheter is then
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inserted into the urethra the entire
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catheter should be inserted and urine
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should be seen before the balloon is
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inflated once the balloon is inflated
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the catheter can be pulled back to the
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bladder neck the catheter tubing can now
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be taped to the patient’s thigh to
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prevent any tension on the catheter