Optimizing Urethral Catheterization: Best Practices in Lubricant Selection and Use

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Mainpro+

30 min

Urology

0.5 Credits

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Course Description

Urinary catheterization is a common procedure that can be associated with pain, urethral trauma, and patient anxiety. This program aims to support clinicians in the strategic use of urethral lubricants to minimize both the physical and psychological burdens placed on patients. Using a patient case, this program will highlight how lubricant selection, syringe design, and administration technique can influence patient comfort and overall catheterization success.     

Course Features: 

– 2 video lectures, 
– 2 interactive quizzes, 
– 1 downloadable resource.  

Content Covered: 

Module: Optimizing Urethral Catheterization: Best Practices in Lubricant Selection and Use. 

This program has received financial support from Pendopharm Canada in the form of an unrestricted educational grant. 

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2027-10-23

Professions: Physician, Nursing, Specialist

Faculty

  • Lysanne Campeau, MD, PhD
  • Jessica W. K. Chan, MD, CCFP, FCFP
  • Naomi Pliamm, MD, CCFP
  • Erida Sihota, NP
  • Louise Rudden, NP

Accreditation

This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Quebec College of Family Physicians, a continuing professional development accrediting organization recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec and has been approved for up to 0.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credit(s). 

Cert+ Program ID#: 304025-001 

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:

  • Differentiate between the available urethral lubricant options in Canada and select the most appropriate formulation based on specific patient profiles and procedural needs
  • Describe the syringe design features that influence lubricant administration, including volume delivery, application control, bubble formation, and product waste
  • Apply evidence-based best practices for catheter insertion, including infection prevention protocols and optimal handling techniques, to reduce urethral trauma and maximize patient comfort and procedural success