Place the unopened catheter kit on a tray near the patient’s bed or between the patient’s legs. Most importantly, the kit should be placed where you can easily access it with your dominant hand. Since the contents of the package are sterile, be extremely careful to remove the outer packaging without touching anything inside. For your convenience, most manufacturers will package catheterization supplies in the order you will use them to minimize the risk of contamination. After carefully opening the outer wrapping, lift the first drape by the corners on the shiny side and position it over the patient’s genitalia. Then put on the sterile gloves to complete the catheterization process. Please note, once you touch the patient or bedding, your gloved hand is no longer sterile and should not touch anything else in the catheter insertion tray kit.
Useful Tips from Healthcare Professionals:
Use the outer wrapping of the catheter kit as a convenient waste receptacle during the catheterization process.
Only use your dominant hand to touch the kit contents and your other hand to touch the patient to prevent the risk of infection.