Urinary Catheterisation
Duration: 30 minutes
This course has been developed for healthcare professionals. Carrying a CPD accreditation and 2 CPD points, learners will be guided through the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.
The course further investigates the indications for catheterisation and addresses the importance of using the correct catheter and drainage system. Healthcare professionals will receive practical guidance on good catheter care, learn how to identify possible complications and understand how to implement sound infection control.
Duration: 30 minutes
This course has been developed for healthcare professionals. Carrying a CPD accreditation and 2 CPD points, learners will be guided through the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.
The course further investigates the indications for catheterisation and addresses the importance of using the correct catheter and drainage system. Healthcare professionals will receive practical guidance on good catheter care, learn how to identify possible complications and understand how to implement sound infection control.
Duration: 30 minutes
This course has been developed for healthcare professionals. Carrying a CPD accreditation and 2 CPD points, learners will be guided through the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.
The course further investigates the indications for catheterisation and addresses the importance of using the correct catheter and drainage system. Healthcare professionals will receive practical guidance on good catheter care, learn how to identify possible complications and understand how to implement sound infection control.
Objectives
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
Identify some of the indications for catheterisation
Recognise the importance of using the correct catheter and drainage system
Understand the importance of good catheter care
Know how to identify possible complications
Implement sound infection control
Topics
The kidneys
Formation of urine
The urinary bladder
The prostate
Urethral sphincters
Normal micturition
Reasons for catheterisation
Selection & process
Duration & material
Catheter size and length
Balloon volume & drainage system
Catheter care
Bacteriuria
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Catheter-associated biofilms
Encrustations and urosepsis
Bypassing
Difficult removal
Infection control