Bladder Catheterization

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (52 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Bladder catheterization is a commonly performed procedure in all hospitals. It can be performed by external, urethral, and suprapubic techniques. It is associated with complications including but not limited to urinary tract infection which is the most common hospital-acquired infection. This activity describes in detail the working knowledge for urethral catheterization, which is the most commonly used method worldwide and highlights the role of an interprofessional healthcare team in improving care for patients who undergo urethral catheterization.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the process involved in bladder catheterization
  • Identify the indications for bladder catheterization.
  • Outlines the complications associated with bladder catheterization.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination amongst the interprofessional team to improve outcomes for patients with bladder catheters.

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