Chapters Transcript 4 BD SureStep™ Foley Catheter Maintenance, General Care and Maintenance mm. Hmm. Yeah. The sure step, fully catheter tray includes steps for fully care and maintenance. Step one, secure the catheter to the patient's thigh. Using the stat, lock fully stabilization device or with the device currently being utilized at your facility. Place the device according to manufacturer's directions for use. The stat lock stabilization device may be found in a bag hanging from the drainage hanger. Proper use of the stat lot stabilization device will be discussed at the end of this video. Step two. Hang the drainage bag near the foot of the bed. The back should always be positioned below the bladder and should never touch the floor. Follow physician's orders or hospital policy for emptying the foley bag prior to transporting a patient, arrange the tubing so it ensures proper flow of urine into the drainage bag, utilize the green sheeting clip to secure drainage tube to the sheet, maintain unobstructed urine flow and keep the catheter and collecting tube free from Qingqing and dependent loops ensure the drainage bag is completely unfolded. If a urine meter bag is used, you should exercise the spine of the bag. Step three, complete the orange stickers that were set aside earlier in order to document the procedure. According to hospital policy. Step four. It is recommended to maintain a closed drainage system whenever possible by utilizing pre connected sealed catheter tubing junctions. Following physician's orders or hospital policy, Step five, a patient's foley catheter system should be monitored routinely, which includes evaluating if the patient still requires a foley catheter. The bag should be emptied at regular intervals, drain the urine into a separate, clean collection container for each patient. Do not allow the, stick it to touch the sides of the container. Yeah. Created by
