3 Common Errors with Foley Catheter Insertion #1 → Breaking Sterile Field Remember, this is a skill requiring sterile technique! If you break sterile field, always restart. Infection prevention is PRIORITY! #2 → Inflating Balloon Too Soon Do not inflate the balloon before you see urine flow through the drainage tube! Doing this can cause injury to the urethra. #3 → Incorrect Insertion Site Most commonly in females, the insertion attempt can sometimes be in the wrong place – remember, everyone’s

Mastering Foley Catheter Insertion: DIY Edition 🚽💦 - Use an empty glass coke bottle, or water bottle and fill it with a liquid of choice (I’m using lemonade!) Steps: 1️⃣ Don sterile gloves & drape the patient 2️⃣ Set up your sterile field: Empty betadine/lubricant into tray, open swab sticks, lubricate tip of foley 3️⃣ Use your non-dominant hand to stabilize the area for insertion *Keep in place until catheter is inserted Remember: This hand is no longer sterile 4️⃣ Then take your dominant, st