Optimum Medical Ugo 3350, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Operating instructions:
1. Catheter insertion:
• Catheter insertion should always be carried out using an aseptic technique and hand hygiene is
essential to reduce the risk of catheter associated urinary tract infection
• All additional products used with the Ugo Foley Catheter during the procedure must be sterile
• Insert the Ugo Foley Catheter into the urethra using a water soluble lubricating gel
• Always ensure the catheter is fully inserted and urine is draining before inflating the balloon to
ensure the balloon is not inflated in the bladder neck or urethra
• Use the catheter product record label stickers to record catheter details and retain according
to local policy
• Apply 1 sticker to the “patient implant card” supplied in the Ugo Foley Catheter box
and provide to the patient.
Patients requiring long-term catheters should be continuously assessed and have them removed
when not required.
2. Catheter removal:
• Deflate the catheter balloon slowly by attaching an empty syringe to the valve
of the inflation lumen
• To avoid the catheter tubing collapsing in on itself, gentle and slow deflation is recommended
to empty the balloon without force
• The balloon must be completely deflated before the catheter is gently removed
• If the balloon does not deflate, seek a suitably trained healthcare professional for assistance
Catheter care:
• After the catheter is inserted, ensure it is connected to an appropriate urine drainage
bag or catheter valve
• Secure and support the catheter and urine drainage system to prevent trauma and discomfort
• Wash the area where the catheter enters the body daily with soap and water. Do not use moisturiser
or talcum powder
Potential complications and side effects:
There is a risk of serious complications associated with having a Foley catheter including trauma,
discomfort and infection. These complications may be related to the catheter in situ or may be related
to a health condition. If you experience any of the following seek medical help immediately;
• blood in urine or blood clots
• swelling, inflammation or discomfort around catheter site or bladder/pelvis
• cloudy, foul smelling urine
• feeling unwell, high temperature, nausea/vomiting or in any pain/discomfort
• urine not draining/catheter blocked or urine bypassing around catheter or in discomfort
• bladder pain and spasms
There is also an increased risk of chronic infection and the additional complications this can bring.
Always adhere to your local policies and procedures for the treatment and management of catheter
associated urinary tract infections.
Disposal:
Dispose of all catheterisation equipment in line with your local waste disposal policy.
Packaging:
The Ugo Foley Catheter is supplied in sterile pouch packaging in a protective box.