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Read
Prior to reading about male 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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Male indwelling urinary catheterisation
To read the guide to paediatric female catheterisation from Sheffield Children's Hospital (used with permission from the Specialist Urology Nurse Practitioner) click on the following links:
Child Intermittent Catheterisation Powerpoint
Watch
Watch
As the first video is marked as age restricted you will need to click on the link to watch this directly on Youtube.
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.
A video explaining the process can be found here
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 'Male Catheterisation - Child' 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
www.coloplast.co.uk/Bladder-and-Bowel/how-to-guides/catheter-guides-for-children - this is a useful video guide for intermittent self catheterisation in children
www.coloplast.co.uk/Bladder-and-Bowel/how-to-guides/catheter-guides-for-children - this is a useful video guide for intermittent self catheterisation in children
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Next review: August 2023
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