[TonyaPacu]

I think it sounds like a good idea to use the "numby stuff". At our facility we don't typically use any unless we can't get the catheter in and the urologist uses it himself.

[TMnurse]

It is a good idea. I have some thoughts. I cath patients all the time and also work with urologists who do the same. I would say that it the typical medical model mindframe they NEVER allow enough time to let the local do it's job. Pretty much shoot the jelly and bame! Cath right behind... how can that be effective? I would recommend contacting the sales rep to see if they have info on time/action. Also, I would do a small study of patients immediately post cath and rate thier pain. As a male who has never been cathed, I can't really say. However, I have found that many of our patients seem to tolerate caths really well. Finally, rather than blanket "all male patients get a local jelly" maybe it would be better to determine who typically benefits from local. I.E. patients with uretheral inflammation... or BPH... or UTI. This would likely include you female popluation. Good Luck with this. Perhaps, you could post here again and let us know how this goes.

[Farkinott]

I think women don't get lignocaine pre foley insertion due to the short urethra. Males on the other hand have a bit more distance to travel! If it was me getting catheterised I would want about 10 litres of lignocaine!

[ayla2004]

we use installjel on anyone getting a catheter its lidocaine in ky jelly

[sjt9721]

Originally Posted by Farkinott

I think women don't get lignocaine pre foley insertion due to the short urethra. Males on the other hand have a bit more distance to travel!...

And some males have more distance than others...