Caring for catheterized patients: urinary catheter maintenance.
This article brings together the evidence and opinions surrounding the ongoing problem of catheter blockage and how to help maintain catheter life. The reasons behind blockage are examined as well as the roles that pH testing and building a comprehensive catheter history, including all aspects of pa...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Nursing Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 87 - 92 |
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| Formato: | pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
1/27/2005
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