Urology cart

UROLOGY RAJU THOMAS, GEORGE

CART M.D.

SHARMAN,

R.N.

From the Department of Urology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, and Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana

In many hospitals, time is lost and tempers are frayed when trying to locate a catheter, a pair of sterile gloves, and a catheter prep-tray. Sometimes, inserting a Foley catheter is not a simple procedure and the urologist will ask for a catheter guide; this sends everyone scattering to find one. We present a relatively inexpensive, complete, and convenient portable cart which can be bought in the hardware department of any major department store and is on wheels so that

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NEEDLES 26,22,20,19,X3 SYRINGES - 10~~ (4) ALCOHOL SPONGES DISTILLED H20 (8) SALINE (10) = 1Occ ViOlS LIDOCAINE 1% - 2 bottles ANESTACON (6) (Local Anesthesia) 5Occ LUERLOCK SYRINGES (3) KELLY CLAMPS - STRAIGHT 8 CURVED (2 each) SUTURE REMOVAL KIT (3) CYSTOCATH KIT (2) (Emergency SuDraoubic Kit) SMALL SURGICAL SUTURE SET (1) BETADINE SOLUTION (l-802.) TINC. BENZOIN (l-40z.i STERILE RAZOR (2)

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K-Y JELLY (2 tubes) ADHESIVE TAPE (3"; plastic; non-allergic 1" - one each)

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PHILLIP FOLLOWERS size 14 thru 24 (1 set)

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FILIFORM - 4 Per pack (2 Packs) LEFORTE SOUND 10 thru 30 (1 set)

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VAN BUREN SOUNDS 14 thru 24 (1 set)

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McCREA FEMALE SOUNDS (8-32) (1 Set) G-

CULTURE TUBE (3)

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CULTURE CUPS (3)

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4 x 8 DRESSINGS (6 packs)

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EDITORYNOTE: Urology disclaims any responsibility if this cart is mistaken for any other “crash” One solution would be to paint it yellow.

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14,16,18 FOLEY CATH with 5cc balloon (2 each) 20,22,24 FOLEY CATH with 5cc balloon (2) 8,10,12 FOLEY CATH with 5cc balloon (2) 12,16 COUDE CATH With 5cc balloon (2) 14 FOLEY CATH wlth 5cc balloon (2) 22,211FOLEY CATH with 3Occ balloon (2) 18 COUNCIL TIP CATH with 5cc balloon (1) 20 FOLEY CATH wlth SCC balloon 11-3 way) 22 FOLEY CATH with 5cc balloon 2-3 way)

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CYSTOFLOW BAGS (overnight bags) (2)

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STERILE GLOVES 7,7!4& 8 (2 each)

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STERILE CATHETER PREP TRAYS (2 each)

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CIDEX - 1 gaIlon (note expiration date) STERILE PAN WITH COVERS (2)

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CATHETER TIP SYRINGES - 6Occ (2 each)

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STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION (2 pour bottles)

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E:YAMINING GLOVES, UNSTERILE (1 box)

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STERILE SOLUTION BOWLS (1)

STERILE SALINE FOR IRRIGATION (2 DOUI bottles) 3000~~ BAG, STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION (1)

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SIERILE CATHETER SETS (2) WITH CATHETERS

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be moved from place to place as needed (Fig. 1). The cart also contains the necessary equipment and material needed for the occasionally difficult catheterization. The overall beneficiary is the patient who gets prompt relief when instruments are readily available.

it can

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TUBING FOR 3000~~

BAG OF SOLUTION(1)

For effective maintenance the cart should be located in one convenient place and a person assigned to maintain it. 1430 Tulane Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 (DR. THOMAS)