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Self Intermittent Urinary CatheterizationAka: Self Catheterization

See Also
1. Urinary Catheter
2. Urinary Catheter associated Urinary Tract Infection
Technique for Self-Catheterization
1. Wash hands and urine catheter with soapy waters
2. Rinse hands and catheter in tap water
3. Insert catheter
4. Wash reusable catheter (see above)
  1. Wash catheter in soapy water
  2. Rinse catheter
  3. Dry catheter in ventilated container
5. Store catheter in ziploc bag or other clean container

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