How To Do Urethral Catheterization in a Female By Paul H Chung, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Reviewed / Revised May 2023 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Topic Resources How To Catheterize the Urethra... Urethral catheterization is the standard method of accessing the urinary bladder.