Urinary Catheterisation for Adults (307)

For the purposes of this guideline, urinary catheterisation is described as an invasive procedure to enable the emptying of the bladder by the insertion of a specially
designed sterile tube (urinary catheter). A urinary catheter is a thin, hollow, flexible tube which can be inserted into the bladder either through the urethral or suprapubic channel.

Urinary catheterisation is associated with a high risk of infection and should always be performed by a HCP. Urinary catheters are inserted using an aseptic non-touch
technique (ANTT®) NHSGGC ANTT Guideline 2019 (under review)

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 09/02/2022

Next review date: 15/11/2024

Author(s): Elaine Stevens.

Version: 3

Author email(s): elaine.stevens@nhs.scot.

Approved By: Board Clinical Governance Forum

Reviewer name(s): Elaine Stevens.

Document Id: 307