What is a securement device?
What is a securement device?
A catheter securement device or retaining device is a product that is used to secure an indwelling urinary catheter. It is essential to prevent urethral trauma. Lack of catheter securement can lead to damage and inflammation to the urethra. This could cause pain, discomfort and a high risk of infection for the patient.
What are the different Foley securement devices?
STATLOCK Foley Stabilization Devices.
What are the most common types of securement used with peripheral intravenous catheters?
Millions of peripheral IVs and central venous catheters are inserted every year. Securement choices include several types of tape, transparent dressings, sutures, engineered securement devices (ESDs), subcutaneous ESDs, and medical cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives.
How do I open Statlock?
While holding the retainer to keep the pad in place, peel away paper backing, one side at a time, and place tension-free on skin. Open retainer by pressing release button with thumb, then gently lift to open.
What is the purpose of the catheter securement device?
The device is designed to prevent catheter migration and/or catheter loss and to help stabilize the catheter lumen(s). The securement device is designed to resist catheter dislodgment when the pull occurs in a shear mode (Figure 2).
How many types of urinary catheters are there?
There are 3 main types of catheters: Indwelling catheter. Condom catheter. Intermittent self-catheter.
How do you stabilize a catheter?
Taping the catheter is a frequent method used for stabilization. The drainage tube attached to the catheter is taped to the person’s thigh or abdomen. The area of the thigh is the best site for taping with women. Men to secure the catheter use the site of the thigh or lower abdomen.
What type of dressing should be used for a peripheral IV site?
Cover the cannula insertion site with sterile transparent semipermeable, occlusive dressing (e.g. Tegadermtm, IV 3000tm) placed using an aseptic non touch technique over the catheter. This will allow continuous observation of the site and to help stabilise and secure the catheter.
How often should a Statlock be changed?
every 7 days
STATLOCK® devices should be monitored daily and replaced when clinically indicated, at least every 7 days. Catheter insertion site should be treated per established hospital policy and procedure. STATLOCK® devices are contraindicated on patients with known tape or adhesive allergies.
How long can a Statlock stay on?
seven days
The STATLOCK® Foley Stabilisation Device is designed to be worn for up to seven days after which it should be replaced with a new STATLOCK® Foley Stabilisation Device.
Why is catheter taped to the man’s abdomen?
The area of the thigh is the best site for taping with women. Men to secure the catheter use the site of the thigh or lower abdomen. The lower abdomen site is preferred for long-term use of catheters for men as it reduces the tissue damage to the urethra.
How long can a StatLock stay on?