Catheterization and Tocodynamometer - NCM 109 RLE

0.15-0.2 inches or 4-5 mm

Length of the make urethra

0.16-0.2 in or 4-5 mm

Diameter of the female urethral orifice

Urinary Catheterization

the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine.

Indwelling Catheter

Stays in place for days or weeks and is attached to a urine bag.

Intermittent Catheter

designed for one time use and discarded after drainage of bladder

External or Condom Catheter

for male use only experiencing urinary incontinence, does not enter the bladder

Residual Urine

The urine left in the bladder and is used to measure if the patient has urinary retention.

Cystourethrography

a special X-ray test using contrast dye to visualize the bladder and urethra, checking for blockages, structural issues, or urine reflux back to the kidneys, especially after infections or with voiding problems, using a catheter to fill the bladder and taking images as it fills and empties.

14 or 16 mm

Usual size of the catheters

F16

Greater than ______ have been associated with patient discomfort.

F12

use in children and in male patients with urinary restriction

Foley Catheter

a thin, flexible tube inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine

Uterine Contractions

Rhythmic tightening and relaxation of the uterine muscle to push the baby down the birth canal.

Dilation of Cervix and Delivery of Fetus

2 purpose of Uterine Contractions

Braxton Hicks

also known as prodromal or false labor pains, are contractions of the uterus that typically are not felt until the second or third trimester of the pregnancy

Walking

This is done to classify labor contractions if false or true.

Increment

Gradual build-up of intensity of contractions

Acme

Peak of intensity for Contractions

Decrement

Gradual decrease in intensity for Contractions

Frequency

Time from the start of one contraction to the start of the next.

Duration

Length of each contraction from start to end

Intensity

Measured by palpation (mild, moderate, strong) or using a Tocometer for external monitoring.

45-60 seconds every 3-5 minutes

When the contractions happens for ______ seconds every _______ minutes

Tocodynamometer

A device used to measure and record the frequency, duration and intensity of uterine contractions during labor.

Transducer

For a tocodynamometer to work, place the _____ on the MATERNAL ABDOMEN over the uterine fundus

10-minute window

The minutes as to when the tocodynamometer counts the frequency