Specific Health Issues: CIC -- SHNIC School Nurses Information

• Reason for catheterization at school.
• Student's ability to cath self.
• Timing of when catheterization is to occur, affording privacy for student.
• Baseline of color, consistency, and amount of urine during catheterization
• Foster independence of student, including setting up supplies.
• Is there incontinence between cathing?
• Latex allergy.
• Supplies at school: Is cath sterile or clean? Size of catheter? Type?
• Student's position during catheterization.
• History of urinary tract infections.
• Accomodations for field trips.
• Flexible schedule allowing missed school work to be reinforced.
• Ability for student to have water with them at all times, along with guidelines of fluid intake.
• If student is unable to cath self, plan to promote independence and time for learning proper procedure.
• Any medications that might affect the color of urine, odor or amount.
• Parameters of when physician is to be notified regarding output amount, color or temperature.
• View Teaching Self-Cathing Presentation (See PDF Below)

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Teaching Self-Cathing (PDF)