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1Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Abstract:
Catheterisation of the female urinary bladder is performed by midwives for a range of reasons. This article outlines and the main reasons for this procedure, including during labour and after the birth. It describes the equipment needed and the procedure undertaken, summarising the aseptic technique required to minimise the risk of urinary tract infection. The use of anaesthetic gels to minimise pain and trauma is considered. The article highlights the potentially embarrassing nature of catheterisation for women and urges midwives to perform this skill with maximum dexterity and minimum fuss.
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