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Bard: Intermittent Self-CatheterizationA Guide toSelf-Catheterization with theBard Touchless PlusIntermittent Catheter SystemAchievingIndependence
Introducing the Bard Touchless Plus CatheterOne of the most commonproblems with catheterizationis urinary tract infections.Talk with your doctor if youare having recurring problemsabout the possibility ofswitching to a closed systemdesign, such as the Bard Touchless Plus IntermittentCatheter system.To order a free instructional videoor get answers to questions aboutcatheterization or products, callMedical Service and Support at1-800-BARD-357 (1-800-227-3357).Trained professionals are available24 hours a day.
The Bard Touchless Plus IntermittentCatheter SystemThe Bard Touchless Plus IntermittentCatheter system has what is known as a“closed system” designed to help reduce therisk of urinary tract infections. Among thefeatures that you’ll find helpful are: 1 Insertion tip correctly positionsthe catheter in the urethra to helpreduce UTIs. 2 Catheter control guide allows control of catheter insertion with the touchof a finger. 3 Tapered neck design decreasescuts and scrapes associated withsharp corners. 4 Catheter cap has pull ring for easy removal– especially for people withlimited dexterity. 5 Pre-lubricated catheter reducesdiscomfort during insertion.5 6 Large 1100cc collection bag isdurable, virtually eliminating therisk of leaks. 4 Choice of red rubber or vinyl1catheters based upon yourpreference and needs. Variety of catheter sizes,2and available with or without3accessories.Using the Bard Touchless PlusIntermittent Catheter SystemYou’ll want to review the procedurewith your doctor, nurse or therapistso you’re totally familiar with all theequipment and the steps in theself-catheterization procedure.Choose a quiet, clean location whichallows privacy.The first step is to open the kit andremove the contents, placing themon a surface that is clean ordisposable (such as paper towels).Then wash your hands with soap andwater, or with a waterless, antibacterialcleanser.6
Male Catheterization With the Bard Touchless Plus Catheter:1. W ith one hand, squeeze tabs to keepthe insertion tip in place as you use the pull ringto remove cap. Save cap to close the bag.2. S lide the pre-lubricated catheter halfway intothe insertion tip. You can do this through thebag so your hands do not touch the catheter.3. C lean the opening to the urethra andthe surrounding area with the providedpovidone-iodine swabs.4. H olding the penis on the sides, advance theinsertion tip into the urethra no further than thebase of the insertion tip.5. Y our catheter has a control guide tohelp stabilize the catheter in the urethra. Grabthe guide through the bag with your nondominant hand. Use your dominant hand tograsp the catheter tube through the bag.6. P ush the catheter into the urethra. Use a short,repetitive pushing motion. Continue to insertthe catheter until it reaches the bladder andurine starts to flow.7. A llow urine to flowfreely until bladderis empty or bag isfilled. Make certainthe control guideis elevated at leastfour inches abovelower portion of thebag. Precaution – it isrecommended that youhold the collection bag,as the weight of the urinecould cause the catheterto separate from thecollection bag.8. W ithdraw the catheter from the urethra,stopping about three times to let any remainingurine drain. Pinch the end of the catheter priorto pulling it out to keep urine from spilling outof the catheter.
9. R emove the rest of the catheter from thecollection bag by pulling it through theinsertion tip. Note – the catheter is designed topass through the insertion tip.10. C lose the filled collection bag by replacing thecap over the insertion tip. Make sure the capsnaps on securely.11. When ready, you can remove the insertion tipto empty the bag. Dispose of the empty bagand packaging in a waste recepticle. Washyour hands with soap and water.Female Catheterization With the Bard Touchless Plus Catheter:1. W ith one hand, squeeze tabs to keepthe insertion tip in place as you use the pull ringto remove cap. Save cap to close the bag.2. S lide the pre-lubricated catheter halfway intothe insertion tip. You can do this through thebag so your hands do not touch the catheter.3. C lean the opening to the urethra andsurrounding area by holding the outer labiaapart and cleaning with theprovided povidone-iodine swabs. Wipe theurethra opening to the bladder, from front toback to avoid fecal contamination.4. S pread the inner labia and advance theinsertion tip into the urethra no further thanthe base of theinsertion tip.Release the innerlabia.5. Y our catheter hasa control guide tohelp stabilize thecatheter in theurethra. Grasp thatthrough the bagwith your nondominant hand.Use your dominanthand to grasp the catheter tube through thebag.6. P ush the catheter into the urethra, aimingupwards towards the navel. Use a short,repetitive pushing motion. Continue to insert
the catheter until it reaches the bladder and urinestarts to flow.7. A llow urine to flow freely until bladder isempty or bag is filled. Make certain the controlguide is elevated at least four inches abovelower portion of the bag. Precaution – it isrecommended that you hold the collection bag, asthe weight of the urine could cause the catheter toseparate from the collection bag.8. W ithdraw the catheter from the urethra,stopping about three times to let any remainingurine drain. Pinch the end of the catheter priorto pulling it out to keep urine from spilling outof the catheter.9. R emove the rest of the catheter from thecollection bag by pulling it through theinsertion tip. Note – the catheter is designed topass through the insertion tip.10. C lose the filled collection bag by replacing thecap over the insertion tip. Make sure the capsnaps on securely.11. When ready, you can remove the insertion tipto empty the bag. Dispose of the empty bagand packaging in a waste recepticle. Washyour hands with soap and water.To order a free instructional videoor get answers to questions aboutcatheterization or products, call MedicalService and Support at1-800-BARD-357 (1-800-227-3357).Trained professionals are available 24hours a day.Please consult product labels and inserts for anyindications, contraindications, hazards, warnings,cautions and directions for use.Bard and Touchless aretrademarks and/or registeredtrademarks of C. R. Bard, Inc. 2011 C. R. Bard, Inc. All Rights Reserved.1102-46 R03/11 HIM P03/11 10MPrinted in U.S.A.
Female Catheterization With the Bard Touchless Plus Catheter: 1. With one hand, squeeze tabs to keep the insertion tip in place as you use the pull ring to remove cap. Save cap to close the bag. 2. Slide the pre-lubricated catheter halfway into the insertion tip. You can do this through the bag so your hands do not touch the catheter. 3.
