- Latex: Latex is the protective fluid contained in tissue beneath the bark of the rubber tree, Hevea Brasiliensis. Natural rubber latex (NRL) exhibits a number of properties that make it very desirable for use in medical devices. These properties include strength, comfort and elasticity. Additionally, NRL provides good barrier protection at a relatively low cost. Latex catheters are soft, flexible and comfortable and continue to be one of the best catheter choices available.
- Catheter Inflation Guidelines:
- Ensure that the Bard Foley catheter balloon is positioned well within the patient's bladder. Slowly, with a gentle, constant force, inflate the Bard Foley catheter balloon with the volume prescribed on the package. Note that 5cc balloon must be inflated with between 9cc and 10cc sterile water. Improperly inflated Bard Foley catheter balloons may cause drainage and deflation difficulties.
- Catheter Deflation Guidelines:
- Select a luer slip syringe
- Slide the plunger of the syringe up and down the barrel of the syringe several times to "loosen it up"
- Compress the plunger all the way and then pull back the plunger slightly so that it does not adhere to the front of the syringe barrel
- Gently insert the syringe in the catheter valve
- Do not use more force than is required to make the syringe "stick" in the valve
- Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water
- If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently. Once again, allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own
- If the balloon does not deflate, reposition the patient
- Ensure that the catheter is not in traction - The proximal end of the catheter is not compressed within the bladder neck
- Ensure that urine flows freely
- Attempt to deflate the balloon by using the pressure in the balloon to force water into the syringe as described above
- If the balloon still fails to deflate, apply very gentle, slow aspiration. Aspiration that is too rapid, or too forceful, may cause the inflation lumen within the Foley catheter to collapse
- If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be served
- If this fails, contact an adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol
- Advanced Construction Optimizes Performance:
- Large diameter drainage eyes reduce clogging and maximize flow
- Precisely molded tip eliminates excess material that can cause irritationvExceptional balloon strength prevents rupture and premature deflation
- Clear construction permits visualization of clots, mucous, and initial urine flow
- Proprietary shaft design helps prevent collapse during aspiration
- Non-metal valve ensure safe MR use
- Bacti-Guard Silver Alloy Coating Repels Bacteria:
- Interlocks with the Lubri-Sil hydrogel coating to form a protective barrier
- Reduces adherence of UTI pathogens, including Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria and yeasts
- Exclusive Bard Hydrogel Coating Improves Patient Comfort:
- Provides a "cushion" between the catheter surface and delicate urethral tissue, reducing friction and irritation that can lead to infection
- Provides a surface which resists encrustation
- Lubri-Sil Hydrogel Coating:
- Protects delicate urethral tissue. Facilitates optimal sustained release of silver icons
- Gold and Palladium:
- Keeps silver surface stable. Mediates the slow sustained release of silver icons
- Silver:
- Anti-infective properties. Chemically anchored to catheter to catheter surface for longevity.
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