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B. Catheter Selection
1.
Use only 16 French Foley catheters. The Female Catheterization Simulator is precisely
engineered to provide the most lifelike experience possible. Use of the 16 French Foley
catheter facilitates catheterization and helps minimize damage to the simulated urethra.
Use of larger catheters results in unnecessarily difficult catheterization procedures. Use of
smaller sizes will result in leakage around the catheter.
2.
Only silicone catheters should be used. Latex catheters, if left in contact with the simula-
tor, will damage the simulator and void the warranty.
C. Lubrication
1.
Lubricate the simulator’s urethra and the catheter liberally EVERY TIME a catheterization
procedure is attempted. This provides maximum realism and minimizes damage to the
urethra wall of the simulator.
2.
Use only
Life
/
form
®
Simulator Lubricant (LF00985U). Make NO OTHER substitu-
tions. Even water-soluble lubricants tend to build up in the urethra over a period of time.
3.
Initial use after long storage or heavy usage during a long class session will require heavy
lubrication. Do this by inserting the lubricated catheter about half way, then remove and
relubricate several times before inserting the catheter fully.
Figure 3
Figure 4
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Catheterization Procedure
Note:
To avoid the possibility of leakage, be sure to use a 16 French silicone Foley catheter
(supplied with simulator).
1.
Position the plastic pad between the legs and under the buttocks to allow the proper
angle for catheterization.
2.
Lubricate catheter by coating with
Life
/
form
®
simulator lubricant.
(See figure 3.)
(Obtain a catheter bag or water-safe container; not included.)
3.
Slowly insert the catheter through simulated sphincter. With experience, you will feel a
“pop” as the catheter passes into the bladder. The simulator will require about 31/2” of
catheter. Continue insertion until water flows from catheter.
(See figure 4.)
4.
Remove the catheter from the urethra after use.
Note:
Special care should be taken when using a Foley catheter. Cuff inflation should only
be attempted when the catheter is in the proper position inside the bladder. Just as in a real
patient, the cuff must be completely deflated before the catheter is removed. Improper use of a
Foley catheter can result in damage to the simulator.
5
B. Catheter Selection
1.
Use only 16 French Foley catheters. The Female Catheterization Simulator is precisely
engineered to provide the most lifelike experience possible. Use of the 16 French Foley
catheter facilitates catheterization and helps minimize damage to the simulated urethra.
Use of larger catheters results in unnecessarily difficult catheterization procedures. Use of
smaller sizes will result in leakage around the catheter.
2.
Only silicone catheters should be used. Latex catheters, if left in contact with the simula-
tor, will damage the simulator and void the warranty.
C. Lubrication
1.
Lubricate the simulator’s urethra and the catheter liberally EVERY TIME a catheterization
procedure is attempted. This provides maximum realism and minimizes damage to the
urethra wall of the simulator.
2.
Use only
Life
/
form
®
Simulator Lubricant (LF00985U). Make NO OTHER substitu-
tions. Even water-soluble lubricants tend to build up in the urethra over a period of time.
3.
Initial use after long storage or heavy usage during a long class session will require heavy
lubrication. Do this by inserting the lubricated catheter about half way, then remove and
relubricate several times before inserting the catheter fully.
Figure 3
Figure 4
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Catheterization Procedure
Note:
To avoid the possibility of leakage, be sure to use a 16 French silicone Foley catheter
(supplied with simulator).
1.
Position the plastic pad between the legs and under the buttocks to allow the proper
angle for catheterization.
2.
Lubricate catheter by coating with
Life
/
form
®
simulator lubricant.
(See figure 3.)
(Obtain a catheter bag or water-safe container; not included.)
3.
Slowly insert the catheter through simulated sphincter. With experience, you will feel a
“pop” as the catheter passes into the bladder. The simulator will require about 31/2” of
catheter. Continue insertion until water flows from catheter.
(See figure 4.)
4.
Remove the catheter from the urethra after use.
Note:
Special care should be taken when using a Foley catheter. Cuff inflation should only
be attempted when the catheter is in the proper position inside the bladder. Just as in a real
patient, the cuff must be completely deflated before the catheter is removed. Improper use of a
Foley catheter can result in damage to the simulator.
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