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Implementation of an external female urinary catheter as an alternative to an indwelling urinary catheter

American Journal of Infection Control, 2021
Until recently, there has been a lack of viable alternative to an indwelling urinary catheter for female patients that require precise urine output measurements. With the introduction of external female urinary catheters, we can now substitute this type of device for an indwelling urinary catheter in many patients, decreasing their risk of catheter ...
Elizabeth Tremblay
exaly   +3 more sources

Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2018
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection remains one of the most prevalent, yet preventable, health care-associated infections. General prevention strategies include strict adherence to hand hygiene and antimicrobial stewardship. Duration of urinary catheterization is the most important modifiable risk factor.
Carol Chenoweth
exaly   +3 more sources

Care of urinary catheters

Nursing Older People, 1993
This article explores the nursing management techniques for this common invasive treatment. It relates to UKCC Professional Development categories: Educational development and Reducing Risk.
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Insertion of a urinary catheter

Nursing Older People, 2006
Although a common procedure in the care of older people, the insertion of a urinary catheter carries considerable risk--for example, from infection or trauma. Changing demographics mean that the number of older people requiring catheterisation is likely to increase.
openaire   +2 more sources

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