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A Patient Guide to Urinary Catheter Care
A Patient Guide to Urinary Catheter Care
This document is a patient guide for urinary catheter care, specifically for the Duette™ dual-balloon closed urinary drainage system. It emphasizes the importance of patient involvement in catheter care to ensure improved outcomes, reduced costs, and prevention of complications.
System Overview
The Duette™ system is designed to work with the body's natural defenses to minimize bladder wall trauma and reduce the likelihood of bladder spasms. It consists of a catheter inserted into the bladder, connected to a drainage bag via tubing. The system relies on gravity for urine flow, requiring the drainage bag to be positioned below bladder level at all times.
Patient Responsibilities
Patients are advised to:
- Keep the drainage bag below bladder level to prevent backflow and infection.
- Avoid tugging or pulling on the tubing to prevent injury.
- Use a catheter securement device to prevent tubing movement.
Emptying the Drainage Bag
Patients should not empty the drainage bag themselves. Instead, they should notify nursing staff when the bag is full. If at home, they should follow proper hygiene practices when handling the bag.
General Hygiene
Patients should maintain hygiene by:
- Washing hands before and after catheter care.
- Cleaning the catheter entry site twice daily and after bowel movements.
- Wearing cotton underwear and drinking plenty of fluids.
Important Reminders
Patients should:
- Not pull, twist, or disconnect the catheter or tubing.
- Notify healthcare professionals of any leaks, disconnections, or if the catheter is not draining.
- Keep the drainage bag upright and below bladder level.
When to Call Healthcare Professionals
Patients should contact their healthcare provider if they notice cloudy or foul-smelling urine, pus-like discharge, non-draining catheter, catheter dislodgement, or severe bladder spasms.
Conclusion
The guide emphasizes the importance of maintaining a closed system to prevent infection and ensure proper urine flow. Patients are encouraged to report any issues with the system to healthcare professionals immediately.
Catalog excerpts
This brochure is informational only. Insertion of a catheter, which is a medical device, may be performed only by qualified medical personnel. Website: http://www.poiesismedlical.com Better Patient Care by Design A Patient Guide to Urinary Catheter Care As part of your treatment, your healthcare professionals have prescribed catheterization using the Duette™, the innovative dual- balloon closed urinary drainage system. Working in harmony with your body's natural defense systems against infection, the Duette™ has been designed to increase comfort by minimizing or eliminating bladder wall trauma. facility, the nursing staff knows what must be done to care for you and your Duette™ system. However, a good outcome is not entirely the responsibility of the nursing staff. As with any prescribed medical therapy, the patient has a role to play. If you are going home with your catheter, you need to know how to care for your drainage system. This pamphlet is provided as an aid to help you better understand your responsibilities in assuring a good Prevention • Improved Outcomes • Reduced Cost
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The illustration below depicts the Duette™ system and its location in your body. The Duette™ catheter, which is inserted into your bladder, is connected with a length of tubing to a drainage bag, which is suspended from the bed rail. a b c • • d e • • • • d • f ™ This creates what is known as a “closed system.” a. Cushioning balloon inflated with sterile water after insertion to protect the bladder wall from the catheter tip b. Retention balloon inflated with sterile water after insertion to maintain proper position of catheter c. Catheter drainage tube requiring “down-hill” flow of urine d....
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