Confirmation of proper urinary foley catheter placement
Troubleshooting malfunctioning foley catheter
Patient and Machine Preparation
Patient Preparation
The patient will lie supine. You may have the patient bend their knees to soften their abdominal wall.
Since you will be scanning in the suprapubic region, make sure to place a towel or sheet to cover the patient’s pelvic area.
Ultrasound Machine Preparation
Transducer: Curvilinear Ultrasound Probe or Phased Array Probe. Curvilinear is preferred because its wider footprint allows full visualization of the bladder.
Preset: Abdominal or Renal
Machine Placement: Place the machine on the patient’s right side so you can scan with your right hand and manipulate ultrasound buttons with your left hand.
