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Prior to reading about female catheterisation, you may wish to find out more about Aseptic None-Touch Technique (if you haven't already), as this is an important part of the procedure. Click here to go to the Aseptic None-Touch Technique page.
Read the illustrated guide to catheterisation on ClinicalSkills.net here:
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Watch
Watch
These are two examples of practice, in which you will notice slight variations to technique and procedure. Practice will vary according to Trust. For example, in the video on the left the catheter is not attached to a catheter bag prior to insertion, whereas in the video on the right a bag is attached before insertion to form a closed circuit.
Check your Knowledge!
Check your Knowledge!
Click on the button below to navigate to the 'Take a Test' area of ClinicalSkills.net. Please make sure you're logged into ClinicalSkills.net already, otherwise you may not be able to open and take the test. Once you have reached the 'Take a Test' area, select 'Local Tests' and then click on the test called 'Female Catheterisation' to begin. You will need to score 80% or more to pass. Make sure you've read the ClinicalSkills.net procedure thoroughly before taking the test as many of the answers will be found within there!
Procedural Checklists
Procedural Checklists
Here you can open the step by step virtual checklist, which you can use on a smartphone or tablet:
Alternatively, you may wish to use the paper version of this, which you can open here (and print if required):
Other Materials
Other Materials
National Patient Safety Agency Alert
Here is an alert from the National Patient Safety Agency outlining the risks and dangers in relation to female urinary catheters being incorrectly inserted into (and causing trauma to) adult males, along with recommendations to prevent this from happening:
https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAlert.aspx?AlertID=101199
Royal College of Nursing Catheter Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Procedures (9th Edition): Urinary Catheterisation- Page 15- 33
Geeky Medics have created an OSCE guide there is the ability to practice with colleagues, using a QR code or a PIN.
Date reviewed: November 2022
Next Review: November 2023
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