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We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

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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