Manual of Policies and Procedures for Wade Nursing Registry

Applying a Condom Catheter

Materials needed:

• Condom catheter and collection bag
• Velcro band
• Material to give perineal care
• Disposable gloves
• Small plastic bag

Procedure:

1. Explain what you are going to do
2. Wash your hands
3. Obtain material listed above
4. Provide privacy (close door, pull shades)
5. Help client to lie on back
6. Put on gloves
7. Cover client with sheet or bath blanket as for perineal care
8. If condom catheter is present, remove gently and place in plastic bag
9. Give perineal care
10. Attach collection bag to leg or bed frame
11. Apply protective coating to the skin of the penis, if using a self-adhesive catheter
12. Hold penis firmly. Roll the condom catheter onto penis with drainage opening at the urinary meatus
13. Secure edge of condom catheter in place with Velcro band. Be careful not to constrict the penis
14. Connect catheter tip to drainage tubing
15. Make sure tubing is in correct position and that tip of catheter is not twisted
16. Make sure client is safe and comfortable
17. Discard used supplies in plastic bag
18. Remove and discard gloves
19. Wash your hands
20. Record what you have done. Report any abnormal conditions to the nurse or family member