Cath-it Acute Plus is a compact catheter insertion kit ideal for hospital use. The pack contains all the supporting materials required for catheter insertion, allowing the clinician freedom to choose what size/type of catheter, leg bag and lubricant to use. Unique in design the pack supports non-touch technique, thus promoting best practice and minimising the risk of infection.
(NHS CODE EHC1173)
Features
Latex-free.
Compact kit.
Cost and time effective alternative.
Easy to use and allows clinician freedom of choice.
Instruction of Use
- Wash hands with soap and water, and dry with a clean towel.
- Open the pack onto cleaned working area.
- Carefully unfold outer wrapping to form aseptic working area; touching only outside corners.
- Put on apron, and use waste bag to organise components onto aseptic field.
- Position waste bag for ease of use during procedure.
- Clean hands with soap/alcohol gel and apply 1st pair of sterile gloves.
- Apply aseptic fenestrated drape and modesty drape over the genitals and between legs.
- Cleanse urethral orifice area with saline using non-woven balls and swabs provided.
- Apply lubricant according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Dispose gloves in waste bag; clean hands with soap/alcohol gel; apply 2nd pair of sterile gloves prior to handling of catheter.
- Using non-touch technique insert catheter.
- Once catheter is in bladder using non-touch technique inflate balloon with sterile water.
- Using non-touch technique attach collection bag.
- Dispose of waste and gloves.
- Clean hands with soap and water.
Indications
- For urethral catheterisation.
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