Matching Pairs External Catheter Best Practices-Q4 ICON 2024Online version Used for train the trainer for RNs by Courtney 1 Assess for contraindications 2 Max Suction Setting 3 Suction Tubing 4 Suction Setting 5 Female External Catheter 6 Contraindications 7 Male External Catheter 8 Indications 9 External Catheter Placement 10 Documentation 11 Suction Canister Changed every 8-12 hours 100 mmHg (increase by 5-10 mmHg at a time if leaking) Incontinence, poor mobility, fall risk due to urgency, comfort care, unable to use bedpan, urine output monitoring, or risk of skin breakdown Urinary retention, agitation, restlessness, diarrhea, skin breakdown, or menstruation Changed every 24 hours Change at 50% full Date & time of initiation, change or replacement, canister change, perineal skin assessment Nurse Nurse & PCA Changed every 24 hours >=40 mmHg (usually between 40-60 mmHg)