How to Insert a Urinary Catheter in a Pediatric Patient

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The process of urinary catheterisation is mainly used for kids when there a blockage in the urinary tract that needs to be removed. In such a situation, a short, plastic tube namely urinary catheter is induced into the patient's bladder region through the urethra. The tube induced into the tract serves as an artificial passage through which urine can then be passed out in an unobstructed and comfortable manner. Urinary catheters can also be introduced into the body through the belly button. Urinary catheter introduced through the path of belly is known as suprapubic catheter. When used for male child, the urinary catheter tube can be inserted through penis. For elderly males, the urinary catheter tube is placed over the penis instead of being placed into the penis.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Sterile gloves
Sterile drapes
Iodine
Cotton swabs
Forceps
Lubricant

Step 1

Wash your hands and open the sterile catheterisation kit. Wear gloves. Clean the anal region with iodine solution.
Step 2

Coat the distal section of catheter with a lubricant, and apply a sterile drape with an opening to the body part.
Step 3

Hold the catheter with the dominant hand and open up the urethral opening with the other hand. In the case of male pediatric patient, hold the penis with the other hand.
Step 4

Locate the urinary meatus (or the urinary tract) and gradually insert the urinary catheter tube into it to the depth of one to two inches.