Bardia Foley Catheter, 30 cc Balloon By Bardia

Bardia Foley Catheter, 30 cc Balloon FAQs

Who should be using a Bardia Foley Catheter

Catheters are used to help drain urine from the bladder and prevent waste from building up in the renal system, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections and kidney failure.

A healthcare provider may recommend a catheter for individuals who experience

• Urinary incontinence such as leaking urine or inability to control when to urinate
• Urinary retention- unable to relieve bladder when needed
• Other health issues such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, dementia
• Need for use with selected surgical procedures
• Prolonged immobilization

How do you use or apply Bardia Foley Catheter?

Two-way catheters have two channels - one channel is used to drain urine while the other channel fills the retention balloon. Inflate the retention balloon to securely hold the Foley indwelling catheter.

To use the Foley catheter,

• Wash hands thoroughly and apply gloves to maintain sterility throughout the application.
• Cover 2 - 5 cm of the balloon with lubricant.
• For male patients, use non-dominant hand to hold penis. For female patients, use non-dominant hand to separate labia.
• Clean the perineal area with your dominant hand using a cleansing solution. For perfect cleansing, use a swab and swipe in the direction inner to outer and anterior to posterior.
• Hold the foley catheter loosely wrapped in the palm of your dominant hand.
• Locate the urinary opening and gently insert the catheter inside it.
• The outflow of urine means proper insertion of the catheter into the bladder. Always ensure proper insertion before inflating the balloon.
• Inflate the balloon through the injection channel with correct amount of sterile water to hold the foley catheter in place.
• Gently pull on the catheter to ensure the balloon is snug in bladder.
• Connect urinary drainage bag to the catheter and place bag below level of the bladder.

How many cc does it take to fill a catheter with a balloon?

For a 30cc balloon, it is recommended to fill with 30-35cc of sterile water. Improperly inflated balloons can cause leakage and drainage difficulties.

What is the length of the catheter?

16"

What is the standard Foley catheter size?

Catheters range from 12 Fr to 30 Fr. Most practitioners use either 14 Fr or 16 Fr for initial catheterization.

How long do latex catheters last?

Between 2 to 12 weeks, catheters usually stay in place.

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