How Do You Insert A Male Catheter?
A catheter is used to remove urine from the urinary bladder. It is either inserted to obtain a sterile urine specimen and removed, or inserted and secured to provide constant removal of urine. Here is a step-by-step guide for the insertion of the male catheter. Lay the patient on his back, with his legs together. Open the catheter insertion tray. Remove the sterile drape by carefully touching only the corners, spread the sterile drape out over the patient’s legs, up near the testes. Carefully remove the packet containing the sterile gloves and spread it open on a clean surface near you. Put on the gloves. Do not touch the outside of the gloves with your hands. Open the packet containing the catheter and place it on the sterile drape, then open the lubricating jelly and place a generous amount on the drape. Remove the top from the specimen container if a urine specimen is to be obtained and place it on the drape. Open the packet of iodine wipes and lay them out within easy reach on the
