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catheterization, self-catheterization, cisc, cic, intermittent catheterization, intermittent catheterization involves, temporary placement of a catheter, tube, to remove urine, done by placing the catheter, the urethra to empty the bladder, intermittent catheters, require catheterization, short period of time, basis, intermittent, short-term, catheterization necessary, neurological disorders, women, undergone certain gynecological surgeries, anyone who is unable to properly empty the bladder, goal of intermittent catheterization, prevent urinary tract infections, to completely empty the bladder, able to learn how to perform this procedure, perform clean intermittent self-catheterization, cisc, person must learn the basic location, the important urological landmarks, additionally, person must have the physical ability to reach the urethra, must be able to manipulate the equipment, unable to visualize the urethra taught how to feel, the proper location, the urethral meatus, opening, catheters, cisc, slightly different, catheters used, indwelling, long-term, catheterization, an indwelling catheter is held in place by a balloon, cisc catheters, not have this balloon, side balloon inflation, cisc catheters made of a clear plastic, a softer rubber material, catheters also come, variety of sizes, some catheters, intended to be disposable, cisc catheters reused, how to perform cisc, men, assemble all equipment, catheter, lubricant, drainage receptacle, wash hands thoroughly, soap, water, clean the penis, urethral opening, lubricate the catheter, hold the penis on the sides, perpendicular, to gently insert, advance the catheter, meet resistance, reach the level, the prostate, try to relax by deep breathing, continue to advance the catheter, once the urine flow starts, continue to advance the catheter another 1 inch, hold it in place, urine flow stops, bladder is empty, withdraw the catheter in small increments to make sure the entire bladder empties, wash the catheter, soap, water, catheter is disposable, discard it right away, reusable, rinse the catheter completely, dry the outside, store the catheter, clean, dry, secure location, record the amount, urine obtained, instructed by health care provider, how to perform cisc, women, assemble all equipment, catheter, lubricant, drainage receptacle, wash hands thoroughly, soap, water, clean the vulva, urethral opening, lubricate the catheter, locate the urethral opening, meatus, opening is located below the clitoris, above the vagina, spread the labia, vaginal lips, the second, fourth finger, using the middle finger to feel, the opening, to gently insert the catheter, opening, guiding it upward, toward the belly button, once the catheter has been inserted, 2 to 3 inches past the opening, urine, begin to flow, once the urine flow starts, continue to advance the catheter another 1 inch, hold it in place, urine flow stops, bladder is empty, withdraw the catheter in small increments to make sure the entire bladder empties, wash the catheter, soap, water, catheter is disposable, discard it right away, reusable, rinse the catheter completely, dry the outside, store the catheter, clean, dry, secure location, record the amount, urine obtained, instructed by health care provider, women, perform cisc standing up, one foot on the toilet, position is also recommended, the cleanliness, the toilet, in public facilities, a cisc catheter reused, 2 to 4 weeks, to soak the catheter, white vinegar solution once a week to control odor, remove thick mucus deposits, cleaning, sterilization techniques recommended by health care provider, infection occurs frequently.