Foley Catheter Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Steps for Removing a Foley Catheter

1. Hand hygiene & gloves: Wash hands, don gloves.
2. Gather supplies: Catheter removal kit (scissors, hemostat, urine container), bedpan, washcloth, warm water, soap.
3. Position patient: Supine, legs slightly bent.
4. Clean insertion site: Use washcloth, soap, water.
5. Cut tubing: Snip catheter just below insertion site.
6. Remove catheter: Hold hemostat on catheter, gently pull out.
7. Dispose: Place catheter and tubing in urine container.
8. Clean site again.
9. Apply bandage: To stop any bleeding.
10. Encourage fluids: To flush bladder.

Tips

• Stop if patient feels pain; call doctor.
• Do not force a stuck catheter; seek assistance.
• Thoroughly clean site to prevent infection.