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Sep
How To Insert A Catheter. Slowly put the catheter into the meatus with your other hand. Gently push the catheter about 3 inches into the urethra until urine begins to come out. Put a towel or waterproof pad under your penis. Make sure the other end of the catheter is pointed into a container or down toward the toilet.
Lie or sit down with your knees bent. After you ve washed your hands and put on gloves sterilize the patient s genital area with disinfectant soaked cotton swabs to decrease the likelihood of infection. Wash your penis with soap warm water and a washcloth. Get into position for inserting your catheter. It can help to hold your catheter with your thumb on top so you can guide the angle with your middle finger. Put a towel or waterproof pad under your penis.
Make sure the other end of the catheter is pointed into a container or down toward the toilet.
To insert a catheter have the patient lie on their back with their legs spread and feet together. Get into position for inserting your catheter. Hold the labia apart with one hand. It can help to hold your catheter with your thumb on top so you can guide the angle with your middle finger. Lie or sit down with your knees bent. Once the urine stops running begin to withdraw the catheter slowly.