These should only be used once a clear urinary catheter history is documented and a treatment plan has been written for that named patient. Plus it has been established that the patient may benefit from the planned use of a catheter maintenance solution to extend the life of urinary catheter as per treatment plan, or prior to the removal of a urinary catheter to dissolve crystal formation and prevent trauma.
Getcliffe et al (2000) suggest that two sequential instillations of a small volume are more effective than a single administration. BBraun Uro-Tainer Twin, have a twin delivery system allowing for this sequential administration.
• Monitoring urine pH will help identify the need for, and the type of solution required.
• Citric acid should only be used for those patients who have a consistently high pH of 7.4 and above (Pomfret 1995).
• It is good practice to cut open catheters on removal, from those patients where blocking is problematic to see if the lumen is blocked by sediment deposit.
• If a catheter maintenance solution is indicated more than weekly please use a bladder infusion kit to reduce the number of times the system is opened and reduces the cost of replacing the leg bag.
ESTIMATED USAGE
Prescribe 10 at a time.
Prevent or dissolve urinary salts and encrustation.
ESTIMATED USAGE
Prescribe 10 at a time.
| Pack |
|---|
| 60 ml (2 x 30ml) |
Should not be used for more than 2 weeks and only when 3.23% solution has failed.
ESTIMATED USAGE
Prescribe 10 at a time.
| Pack |
|---|
| 60 ml (2 x 30ml) |
Use for suprapubic catheter change (for mechanical flush only).
ESTIMATED USAGE
Prescribe 10 at a time.
| Pack |
|---|
| 50 ml |
| 100 ml |
ESTIMATED USAGE
Prescribe 10 at a time.
| Pack |
|---|
| 50 ml |
| 100 ml |