Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather the prescribed sterile saline or water, a syringe, and clean supplies
Check the catheter and drainage bag for kinks, clogs, or disconnections
Clean the catheter access port with an alcohol swab
Attach the syringe to the catheter port
Gently instill the prescribed amount of fluid into the catheter
Stop if you feel resistance, pain, or leakage
Withdraw the fluid if instructed, or allow it to drain as directed
Disconnect the syringe and recap the port if needed
Reconnect the drainage system securely
Wash your hands again
Contact a healthcare professional if flushing does not work or if there is pain, bleeding, fever, or no urine output