coprogirl1

As a hospice nurse, I am always looking for ways to keep my patients comfortable. An African nurse showed a colleague of mine a new way (for me) to insert a straight or Foley catheter. Turn your patient on her side, in Sims' position. For me, she must be on her left side, upper leg bent at the knee. Every time I have done this, the meatus has been easy to visualize. I guess after 42 years of nursing, the old dog can still learn a new trick. SO much more comfortable for the patient. sterility maintained and no lady partsl insertions.

After 42 years as a nurse and hundreds of Foleys inserted, this old dog learned a new trick. A hospice nurse colleague learned a new way to insert a Foley. Place the patient on her side (for me, that has to be her left side) in Sims' position. Locate the perineum and pull open the labia, and VOILA, there is the meatus!. Cleanse with betadine and insert the catheter. My elderly patients are grateful that I don't put them on their backs and try to pry open their legs. The technique came from a nurse from Africa, my success rate is 100%, the procedure is faster and, most importantly, the patient is much more comfortable.