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Indwelling urinary catheterisation: evidence-based practice.

Indwelling urinary catheters remain one of the most commonly used clinically invasive devices across the NHS and social care in the UK. The problems associated with the prolonged use of catheters are widely referenced. Healthcare-acquired infections (HCAIs) currently result in 5,000 preventable deat...

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Published in:Journal of Community Nursing Vol. 33; no. 5; pp. 40 - 46
Main Author: Holroyd, Sharon
Format: CEU tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wound Care People Limited Oct/Nov2019
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        au: Holroyd, Sharon
        affil: Lead CNS, Calderdale Bladder and Bowel Service, Beechwood CHC
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          Urinary Catheterization Education
          Catheter Care, Urinary Education
          Catheters, Urinary
          Professional Practice, Evidence-Based
          Practice Guidelines
          Patient Safety
          Catheter-Related Infections Prevention and Control
          Catheter Placement Determination Standards
          Catheter Care, Urinary Methods
          Urinary Catheterization Equipment and Supplies
          Latex
          Catheters and Tubes
          Disinfectants
          Lubricants
          Education, Continuing (Credit)
          Urinary Tract Infections, Catheter-Related
          Risk Assessment
      ab: Indwelling urinary catheters remain one of the most commonly used clinically invasive devices across the NHS and social care in the UK. The problems associated with the prolonged use of catheters are widely referenced. Healthcare-acquired infections (HCAIs) currently result in 5,000 preventable deaths a year, with 20% of all HCAIs associated with the urinary tract. Many staff have learned catheterisation techniques in their early careers, with no need for a formal review of skills and knowledge. This has perhaps contributed to some historical and now outdated tasks still being performed. The evidence for best practice when managing indwelling catheters is reflected in national and international guidelines, which have recently undergone a complete overhaul. This article explores common practices and best practice evidence to assist with safe and effective management of these essential but often risky devices.
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