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Suprapubic catheterization: challenges in changing catheters.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16234742     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Suprapubic catheterization of the bladder is used as a short- or long-term alternative to urethral catheterization. As with any indwelling urinary catheter, correct insertion, care and removal are vitally important to minimize problems. A particular problem that affects suprapubic catheters is 'cuffing', which on its own or combined with encrustation can potentially cause a great deal of difficulty on removal or discomfort for the patient. This article discusses the causes of cuffing, and suggests using catheters with integral balloons to reduce the incidence of the problem.
Authors:
John Robinson
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  British journal of community nursing     Volume:  10     ISSN:  1462-4753     ISO Abbreviation:  Br J Community Nurs     Publication Date:  2005 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-10-19     Completed Date:  2005-12-13     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9815827     Medline TA:  Br J Community Nurs     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  461-2, 464     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Continence Advisory Service, Morecambe Bay PCT. john.robinson@mbpct.nhs.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Balloon Dilatation / instrumentation,  methods*,  nursing*
Device Removal / instrumentation,  methods*,  nursing*
Equipment Contamination / prevention & control
Equipment Design
Humans
Pubic Bone
Urinary Catheterization / instrumentation,  methods*,  nursing*

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