Indications for catheterisation and catheter selection

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Assessing urinary incontinence
3. Indications for Catheterisation
   1. Contra-indications to catheterisation
4. Catheter Selection
   1. Intermittent versus Indwellling?
   2. Catheter Size
   3. Balloon Size
   4. Catheter Length
   5. Charrière size
5. Catheter Material
6. Summary
7. References

Catheter Size

Catheters are produced in a range of sizes and the person catheterising should be able to select an appropriate product to meet the requirements of the patient.

Task 9

1	What three aspects of size need to be considered when selecting a urinary catheter? Enter your answer here and then select Check answer. 1. Balloon size 2. Length 3. Charrière size (diameter)