An alternative approach of cystoscopy-guided removal of a recalcitrant foley catheter [PDF]
Foley balloon malfunction can result in recalcitrant catheters. Management approaches for troubleshooting this rare occurrence have been described in the literature, including the more invasive methods such as the use of cystoscopy for direct ...
Hasan Jhaveri +3 more
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Foley catheter with noble metal alloy coating for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections: a large, multi-center clinical trial [PDF]
Background Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are among the most frequent healthcare-associated infections in the world. They are associated with increased mortality, prolonged hospital stay and increased healthcare costs. The objective
Ylva Kai-Larsen +8 more
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Foley catheter technique for the extraction of coins lodged in the upper esophagus of children [PDF]
Introduction Coins are the most commonly ingested foreign bodies in children. They usually become lodged in the upper oesophagus and should be managed immediately.
Basak Erginel +5 more
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Foley catheterisation versus oral misoprostol for induction of labour in hypertensive women in India (INFORM): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background Between 62 000 and 77 000 women die annually from pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Prompt delivery, preferably by the vaginal route, is vital for good maternal and neonatal outcomes. Two low-cost interventions—low-dose oral misoprostol tablets and
Thomas Easterling +2 more
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Increased single‐balloon Foley catheter volume for induction of labor and time to delivery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Induction of labor is a common intervention. The objective was to investigate whether larger Foley catheter volumes for labor induction decrease the total time from induction to delivery.
Corina N Schoen +2 more
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Removal of a Foley catheter misplaced into the ureter by percutaneous puncture: a rare case report [PDF]
Background The incidence of aberrant catheterization into a ureter is extremely low, and there is a 20% chance that the balloon cannot be deflated. Regrettably, the mechanism underlying this complication remains unknown.
Peng-Fei Qin +6 more
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The Impact of a Nurse-Driven Foley Catheter Removal Protocol on Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Rates in Critical Care Areas [PDF]
Background: Indwelling urinary catheters serve a purpose in critical care; however, they can also pose a risk for patients. With increased catheter use, there is an increased risk of developing a catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI ...
Eckert-Davis, Laura
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Foley catheter for cervical preparation prior to second trimester dilation and evacuation: A supply-based alternative for surgical abortion: A case series [PDF]
Objective: To document the use of Foley catheter as an alternative to osmotic dilators for cervical preparation before second trimester dilation and evacuation at a tertiary setting in Ethiopia Methods: This is a retrospective case series conducted at St.
Abraham Fessehaye Sium +5 more
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The application of Foley catheter traction technique in extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. [PDF]
Jiang XL +5 more
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Labor induction with combined low-dose oral misoprostol and Foley catheter vs oral misoprostol alone at term gestation—a randomized studyAJOG Global Reports at a Glance [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The ideal method for induction of labor is still not clearly defined. Recent reports in literature have shown that oral administration of low-dose misoprostol is as effective as vaginal administration for induction of labor.
Anjali DNB +3 more
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