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Urinary catheter

Purpose: temporarily drams and collects unne from bladder.

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Be aware of the poSition of the

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(Foley carherer)

It allows accurate measuremenr of urine output.

catheter.

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Consists of: a tube mserted through the urethra inro the blad

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The collection bag should always be

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der that drams inro a collection bag. It is held in place

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inrernally by an mflated cuff.

allow drainage by gravity.

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Secure the collection bag or tubing to

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the patient's leg, clothing, or assistive

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device to prevenr the paoent from

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tripping or becoming [angJed in the

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tubing during mobility activiries.

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The collection bag should be kepr off

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rhe floor.

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0 peri ton eal

Purpose: drains excess CSF from the brain inro the

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The parient may be on bed rest for 24

shunr (VP)

abdominal cavity or heart.

hrs after placement.

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Ventriculoatrial shunt

Consists of: a shunr, tunneled under the skin, from the

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The shunt can often be palpated

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(VA)

cerebral venrricles to the collection cavity.

under the skin.

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Avoid excess pressure over the shunt.

Yankauer suction

Purpose: clears secretions from the oral cavity or the

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Some patients use this independendy;

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oropharynx.

if so, place within the patient's reach.

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Consists of: a hand-held clear rigid tube attached ro wall

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Patients with a decreased cough

suction via tubing. The suction pressure is usually 1 20-

reflex or dysphagia or on ventilator

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150 mm Hg.

support may collect secretions in the

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mouth or in the back of the throat.

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Gentle Yankauer suctioning before

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rolling or other mobility may prevent

aspiration of the collected secretions.

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