Cath-it Catheter Application/Removal Pack - Medium- Case of 20 PACKS OF 5

Cath-it Catheter Application/Removal Pack - Medium- Case of 20 PACKS OF 5.

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 EHC523).

Features:

• Latex-free.
• Cost and time effective option.
• Easy to use and facilitates best practice.
• Twin pack system to prevent wastage.

Instruction of Use:

Catheter Insertion:

• 1. Wash hands with soap and water, and dry with a clean towel.
• 2. Open Cath-it Application pack onto cleaned working area.
• 3. Carefully spread out wrapping to form aseptic working area; touching only outside corners.
• 4. Put on apron, and use waste bag to organise components onto aseptic field.
• 5. Position waste bag for waste of use during procedure.
• 6. Clean hands with soap/alcohol gel and apply sterile gloves.
• 7. Apply aseptic fenestrated drape and modesty drape over genital and between legs.
• 8. Cleanse urethral orifice area with saline using non-woven balls and swabs provided.
• 9. Apply lubricant according to manufactures guidelines.
• 10. Dispose gloves in waste bag; clean hands with soap/alcohol gel; apply sterile gloves prior to handling of catheter.
• 11. Using non-touch technique insert catheter.
• 12. Once catheter is in bladder using non-touch technique inflate balloon with sterile water.
• 13. Using non-touch technique attach collection bag.
• 14. Dispose of waste & gloves.
• 15. Clean hands with soap & water.

Catheter Removal:

• 1. Clean hands with soap and water.
• 2. Open Cath-it application pack onto cleaned working area.
• 3. Carefully spread out wrapping to form aseptic working area; touching only outside corners.
• 4. Put on apron, and use waste bag to organise components onto aseptic field.
• 5. Position waste bag for ease of use during procedure.
• 6. Clean hands with soap/alcohol gel and apply sterile gloves.
• 7. Attach 10ml syringe to catheter valve to deflate balloon.
• 8. Deflate catheter balloon.
• 9. Gently withdraw catheter.
• 10. Cleanse meatus with swabs if necessary.
• 11. Dispose of catheter and used equipment according to local policy and wash hands.

Indications:

For urethral catheterisation or catheter removal.