Nursing Students General Students
Published Jul 17, 2006
Kristi Lee
87 Posts
What lumen size and bulb size do you use for an adult female?
Thanks!
steelydanfan
784 Posts
It depends upon the anatomy. The standard is #16 Fr., but if the pt. is tiny, a #12 may be a better choice. You have to evaluate and decide.
Daytonite, BSN, RN
1 Article; 14,604 Posts
14 or 16 French with a 5/10cc bulb.
ICRN2008, BSN, RN
897 Posts
At the hospital where I do clinicals, the female cath kits come with a 14 French catheter. There are also smaller pediatric kits available.