Intermittent self-catheterisation
Rachel Barton Clinical Nurse Specialist, Continence, Whittington Hospital Trust/Clinical Research Nurse Continence, University College, London
Intermittent self-catheterisation is a way for patients to manage a poorly emptying bladder with less risk of infection than is found with long-term indwelling catheters. Rachel Barton discusses the principles, how to identify suitable candidates and complications.
Nursing Standard.
15, 9, 47-52.
doi: 10.7748/ns2000.11.15.9.47.c2943
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