How do you remove a foley catheter?
1. Wash your hands and put on gloves. This will help prevent infection.
2. Gather your supplies. You will need:
* A catheter removal kit, which includes a pair of scissors, a hemostat, and a urine collection container
* A bedpan
* A washcloth
* Warm water and soap
3. Have the patient lie down in a comfortable position. The patient should be lying on their back with their legs slightly bent.
4. Clean the area around the catheter insertion site. Use the washcloth and warm water and soap to clean the area around the catheter insertion site.
5. Cut the catheter tubing just below the insertion site. Use the scissors to cut the catheter tubing just below the insertion site.
6. Gently pull the catheter out of the urethra. Hold the hemostat in one hand and the catheter in the other hand. Gently pull the catheter out of the urethra.
7. Dispose of the catheter and tubing. Place the catheter and tubing in the urine collection container.
8. Clean the insertion site again. Use the washcloth and warm water and soap to clean the insertion site again.
9. Apply a bandage to the insertion site. Apply a bandage to the insertion site to help stop the bleeding.
10. Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids. This will help to flush out any remaining urine from the bladder.
Tips for Removing a Foley Catheter
* If the patient is experiencing any pain or discomfort, stop the procedure and call the doctor.
* If the catheter is difficult to remove, do not force it. Call the doctor for assistance.
* Be sure to clean the insertion site thoroughly to prevent infection.