Urinary catheterization is one of the most commonly performed procedures in healthcare, to allow the patient's urine to drain freely from the bladder for collection. When placement of a urethral catheter is contraindicated or unsuccessful, suprapubic urinary bladder catheterization is commonly performed, where the catheter is introduced through an incision in the lower abdomen. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers a scenario that tests your ability to perform a suprapubic bladder catheterization. Practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want until you are confident.
If you are not a medical student or physician, you may prefer the other version of this module, which includes all the procedural information needed by professionals in other roles: /shop/clinical/medicinenursing/urinary-bladder-catheterization/suprapubic-catheterization
You’ll learn
- to practice and perfect your skills in performing a suprapubic catheterization, while maintaining an aseptic technique
- to visualize the key anatomical structures used during a suprapubic bladder catheterization, with our 3D anatomy model
- how to insert the introducer into the bladder
- to identify the proper catheter type and size
- how to withdraw the cannula
- much more (see Content Details for more specific information)
