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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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