Proper position for penis in transurethral bladder catheterization in males

The urethra is straightened by using the nondominant hand to hold the penis perpendicular to the lower abdomen. Gentle traction is applied. The catheter is inserted with the dominant hand until urine returns.

Adapted from King C, Henreting FM. Pocket Atlas of Pediatric Emergency Procedures, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia 2000.

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