PureWick Female External Catheter

What to buy with PureWick Catheter

• Prevail Adult Washcloths - with Aloe, Chamomile and Vitamin E
• Convatec Aloe Vesta Perineal Skin Cleanser
• Medegen Deluxe Urinal With Hanging Lid

How to use Purewick for Women External Catheter?

Setup PureWick

Peri-care and Placement of PureWick Device

Note: Patient can be positioned on the back, side-lying, frog legged, or lying on back with knees bent and thighs apart (lithotomy position) prior to device placement.

Changing Frequency of PureWick External Catheters

Replace the purewick for women at least every 8-12 hours or if soiled with feces or blood. Always assess skin for compromise and perform perineal care prior to placement of a new Purewick for Women.

Bard PureWick Female External Catheter User Manual
 

Warnings:

• Don't use the PureWick Catheter with a bedpan or anything that doesn't let enough air through.
• Never push or pull the catheter against the skin while putting it on or taking it off to avoid hurting the skin.
• Don't put the Female Catheter inside the vagina, anus, or other body parts.
• If you have an allergic reaction, stop using it.
• After using it, be careful because it might be a biohazard. Throw it away following the rules in your area.

Precautions:

• Have a lot of accidents with bowel movements and don't have a system to manage it.
• Have skin problems or sores where the catheter goes.
• Have a lot of menstrual bleeding and can't use a tampon.
• Should be careful if they recently had surgery in the private area.
• Don't use cream on the skin when using the PureWick system because it can block the suction.
• Check the skin and clean the private area before putting on a new PureWick catheter.
• Keep the suction on until the catheter is completely taken off to prevent urine from going back into the body.

Contraindications:

Patients with urinary retention

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What if the PUREWICK Catheter leaks?

Accurate positioning is key to preventing leaks. Place the purewick for women snugly against the perineum, aligning the top of white gauze against the pubic bone. The urethra should be aligned approximately 1/3 of the way down the length of the product. Tuck the end of the Female External PureWick Catheter between the gluteal muscles. After confirming proper positioning, check wall vacuum function.

2. Can the Purewick System be used when the patient is on her side or sitting in a chair?

Yes, the PUREWICK female catheter external may be used when the patient is lying or reclining on her back or side, as well as when seated in a chair. Care must be taken to ensure that the product is not positioned beneath the coccyx.

3. Can we turn a patient who is using the PUREWICK System?

Yes, remove the device before turning the patient. After repositioning the patient, examine the perineum then properly position the product back into place. If lying on her side, lift the patient’s leg before removing or repositioning the product.

4. Can patients wear underwear?

Yes, patients can wear underwear. In fact, netted or mesh underwear may help secure the product, especially with very thin or frail patients.

Who is a good candidate for the PUREWICK Female External Catheter?

Patient requiring urine output monitoring but does not meet indications for indwelling Foley catheterization

• Urinary incontinence and/or frequent urination
• Difficulty walking from bed or chair to toilet
• Difficulty using a bedpan
• Post-surgical or procedure immobility
• Skin injury or irritation related to urinary incontinence or diapers
• Bedrest orders

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