AIMS
To be able to provide effective care for those with catheters
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Recognise the roles and reponsibilities of colleagues regarding catheter care
- Understand the different types and causes of incontinence
- Be aware of the risks associated with incontinence
- Recognise the indications for urinary catheterisation
- Know the different types of urinary catheters
- Understand the importance of aseptic techniques, handwashing, and PPE
- Be able to use leg bags safely
- Know how to maintain dignity, choice and independence for those with urinary catheters
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of infections and complications
- Understand how they are treated
- Understand why and when fluid balances are undertaken
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Roles and Responsibilities
- Nurses
- Nursing Students
- Care Staff
Safeguarding, Choice and Dignity
- Promoting Independence
- Maintaining Dignity
- Mental Health
Introduction to Catheters
- Bladder Function and Continence
- Types and Causes of Urinary Incontinence
- Risks of Incontinence
- What are Catheters?
- Indications for Catheterisation
- Types of Catheters
Complications and Infections
- Cleaning the Catheter site
- Combating Infection
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Signs of Infection
- Haematuria
- Treatments
Hygiene and PPE
- Aseptic Techniques
- Handwashing Techniques
- PPE
Fluid Balance
- What is Fluid Balance?
- Dehydration
- When should we check someone's Fluid Balance?
Drainage Bags
- Leg Bags
- Placing Leg Bags
- Emptying Leg Bags
- Changing Leg Bags
- Night Bags
- Drainage Bag Problems
