Cath-it Acute Plus Catheter Insertion Pack, Medium - Case of 40 (NHS EHC1173)

Cath-it Acute Plus Catheter Insertion Pack, Medium - Case of 40 (NHS EHC1173).

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.