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Operational Obstetrics & Gynecology

Inserting a Foley Catheter

This video demonstrates how to insert a Foley catheter into a female patient's bladder for draining urine.
The free, short version was produced by the US Navy as training for medical personnel in isolated settings. It was included on the Operational Obstetrics & Gynecology CD. It may be freely downloaded.
The longer version was produced by the Brookside Associates for civilian training. It is 5-minutes in length and is available for download. The same video but in high-resolution is available on CD or DVD.

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Runtime 5:00
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Runtime 5:00
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Operational Obstetrics & Gynecology CD

Watch a 5-minute video showing how to insert a Foley Catheter

Inserting a Foley Catheter
"Open the package."
"Use the sterile gloves included in the package."
"Open the antiseptic solution and the lubricating jelly."
"Test the balloon tip."
"Separate the labia and cleanse the vulva."
"The urethra is just below the clitoris and just above the vaginal opening."
"Insert the Foley catheter through the urethra and into the bladder."
"Inflate the balloon tip after you see free flow of urine through the tubing."

Home · Introduction · Medical Support of Women in Field Environments · The Prisoner of War Experience · Routine Care · Pap Smears · Human Papilloma Virus · Contraception · Birth Control Pills · Vulvar Disease · Vaginal Discharge · Abnormal Bleeding · Menstrual Problems · Abdominal Pain · Urination Problems · Menopause · Breast Problems · Sexual Assault · Normal Pregnancy · Abnormal Pregnancy · Normal Labor and Delivery · Problems During Labor and Delivery · Care of the Newborn

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Operational Obstetrics & Gynecology - 2nd Edition
The Health Care of Women in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMEDPUB 6300-2C
January 1, 2000

This web version of Operational Obstetrics & Gynecology is provided by The Brookside Associates Medical Education Division. It contains original contents from the official US Navy NAVMEDPUB 6300-2C, but has been reformatted for web access and includes advertising and links that were not present in the original version. This web version has not been approved by the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense. The presence of any advertising on these pages does not constitute an endorsement of that product or service by either the Department of Defense or the Brookside Associates. The Brookside Associates is a private organization, not affiliated with the United States Department of Defense. All material in this version is unclassified.

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