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ACCURATE SOLUTIONS



Straight catheter

intermittent and removed immediately after draining

- used for people who are more prone to infection




3-way catheter

indwelling catheter used for CBI (prostate surgery)




Coude catheter

a type of curved-tip urinary catheter used for intermittent removal of urine from the bladder
in males with enlarged prostate




Indwelling "foley" catheter

left in bladder for continuous urinary draining

- less than 30 days




Why do we use catheters?

to drain urine or deliver fluids and medication




Suprapubic catheter

,catheter inserted into the bladder through a small abdominal incision above the pubic area

- when someone is unable to urinate on their own




Condom catheter

A catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis, non-invasive method

- used for urinary incontinence




Main concern in catheterization?

infection



Bowel diversions

- colostomy

- ileostomy




Colostomy

connects large intestine to abdominal wall

- more formed stool

- more permanent




Ileostomy

Connects small intestine to abdominal wall, prevents passage of stool through the
intestines below the stoma

,- more liquid stool




When does an ostomy become permanent?

when parts of rectum, anus, colon have been removed due to disease




Stoma assessment

- assess the skin around the stoma

- stoma itself should be pink to red

- no cuts or ulcers




Ostomy care

- cover wit gauze

- do not scrub, but pat dry instead




Alterations in nutrition

dysphagia and aspiration precautions

- caused by anything damaging to the muscle used in swallowing




Dysphagia

condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful

, Signs and symptoms of dysphagia?

- coughing and choking

- feeling of food being stuck

- regurgitation

- drooling

- pain




Complications of dysphagia?

- aspiration pneumonia

- choking

- malnutrition




What diet would someone with dysphagia be on?

mechanical soft, puree, and liquids




Aspiration precautions?

- observe level of consciousness, gag reflex, and swallowing ability

- place patient upright when eating or drinking, 90 degrees

- set up suction at bedside

- feed in small amounts

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