Nurse Led Catheter Removal

<H3>Nurse Led Catheter Removal</H3>
<P>A simple nurse led tool used to support and encourage early catheter removal. </P>
<P>The catheter must be removed as soon as clinically possible following insertion. Any delay in removal creates a significant risk serious of infection. </P>
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<P>The <A href="./?a=17230" target=_blank>data collection sheet</A> covers:</P> <UL> <LI>Haematuria Visible? </LI> <LI>Obstruction –urinary? </LI> <LI>Urology surgery? </LI> <LI>Decubitus Ulcer – open sacral or perineal wound in an incontinent patient? </LI> <LI>Input/Output fluid monitoring? </LI> <LI>Not for resus/ comfort care/ physician required? </LI> <LI>Immobility due to physical constraints e.g. unstable fracture?</LI></UL> <H5>If NO; then&nbsp;remove the catheter&nbsp;- Medical approval is not required unless concern exists.</H5> <H4>How is&nbsp;this used?</H4>
<P>EVERY in-patient must have a <A href="./?a=17230" target=_blank>Nurse Led Catheter Removal data&nbsp;sheet</A>, (community patients at the discretion of the district nursing team).&nbsp; This sheet must be completed every day if all answers are <B>NO </B>the catheter must be removed. </P> <H4>Is medical approval required?</H4>
<P>For all routinely catheterised patients medical approval is <B>NOT</B> required prior to removal by the nurse, subject to following this policy and indication for removal by assessment.</P>
<P>Where a medical or nursing concern exists discussion should be held with the multidisciplinary team prior to catheter removal</P>