Clinical. Catheterization: a need for improved patient management.
The complications arising from catheterization of the urine bladder have been extensively researched and reviewed. It is widely accepted that, because of inherent risks, cathererization is a last resort in management of urinary incontinence. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that the incidence of...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Nursing Vol. 6; no. 21; pp. 1229 - 1233 |
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| Formato: | review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
11/27/97
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| Sumario: | The complications arising from catheterization of the urine bladder have been extensively researched and reviewed. It is widely accepted that, because of inherent risks, cathererization is a last resort in management of urinary incontinence. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that the incidence of long-term catheterization for this purpose is increasing, particularly for the management of highly dependent patients in the community. Although catheterization is a common procedure, a high level of nursing knowledge and skill is required to achieve effective and safe management. This article reviews the principles of catheter management and the nurse's responsibility to the catheterized patient. |
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