Normal urine output/hr - ANSWER 30mL/hr or greater
Condom Catheter - ANSWER A soft plastic or rubber sheath with tubing
placed over the penis and the collection bag is attached to the leg/bed
Straight Catheter (In and Out) - ANSWER A catheter that does not
remain inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained
or collected
Indwelling Catheter (Foley) - ANSWER A catheter designed to remain in
place for a longer period; has a balloon
Suprapubic Catheter - ANSWER A catheter is inserted into the bladder
through a small abdominal incision above the pubic area
3-Way Catheter - ANSWER An indwelling catheter that has a third tube
for continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). Used in cases where possibility
for obstruction (eg bleeding/clotting after bladder surgery)
Typical Catheter Size for Pediatric - ANSWER 8-12 Fr
Typical Catheter Size for Females - ANSWER 12-16 Fr
Typical Catheter Size for Males - ANSWER 14-18 Fr
CAUTI - ANSWER Catheter associated urinary tract infection
S/S of CAUTI - ANSWER Fever, chills, lethargy, lower abdominal pain,
back/flank pain, urgency/frequency, dysuria, hematuria, mental status
change
Do you need a physicians order for a catheter? - ANSWER Yes
Condom Catheter - ANSWER A soft plastic or rubber sheath with tubing
placed over the penis and the collection bag is attached to the leg/bed
Straight Catheter (In and Out) - ANSWER A catheter that does not
remain inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained
or collected
Indwelling Catheter (Foley) - ANSWER A catheter designed to remain in
place for a longer period; has a balloon
Suprapubic Catheter - ANSWER A catheter is inserted into the bladder
through a small abdominal incision above the pubic area
3-Way Catheter - ANSWER An indwelling catheter that has a third tube
for continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). Used in cases where possibility
for obstruction (eg bleeding/clotting after bladder surgery)
Typical Catheter Size for Pediatric - ANSWER 8-12 Fr
Typical Catheter Size for Females - ANSWER 12-16 Fr
Typical Catheter Size for Males - ANSWER 14-18 Fr
CAUTI - ANSWER Catheter associated urinary tract infection
S/S of CAUTI - ANSWER Fever, chills, lethargy, lower abdominal pain,
back/flank pain, urgency/frequency, dysuria, hematuria, mental status
change
Do you need a physicians order for a catheter? - ANSWER Yes
