As every nurse is likely to insert a urethral catheter at some point, they need to be sure that they are using a catheter of the correct length. Catheters are commonly used in acute care, in patients’ ...

This article is the second in a six-part series on urinary catheters. It gives a step-by-step guide to the procedure for inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into a female patient. Citation: Yates ...

Hospital-wide introduction of new female external catheter technology halved the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) according to new research presented last week in ...

A national preventive program that promotes evidence-based infection prevention and control practices can curb the risk of infection by streamlining the dissemination of information to nursing home ...

Certain surgically implanted, or suprapubic, catheters do not improve outcomes that are important for older adults’ well-being, such as functional ability and cognitive status, a study in nursing ...

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) reduction is a top priority for the overall reduction of healthcare-associated infections. Newly developed Female External Catheter Technology ...

A woman with Down's syndrome had a dirty catheter left inside her by care home staff before she died. Sandra Miller was last pictured celebrating her 55th birthday with her older sister Lynn Bah, ...

Dublin, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "U.S. Female External Catheter Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Silicone, Latex), By Application (Diabetes, Strokes), By Area Of ...