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Indwelling Catheters

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) represents one of the most common healthcare-associated infections. In patients with indwelling urinary catheters, bacterial colonization frequently occurs in nearly all patients and increases with the duration of catheterization.

A previous study determined that patient removal of indwelling urinary catheters at home on postoperative days 3-4 was noninferior to office removal in terms of postoperative retention rates. Home removal was also shown to have high patient satisfaction.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is central to prostate cancer diagnosis, yet values may be confounded by urethral catheterisation. Misinterpretation of PSA rises can prompt unnecessary investigations or delay critical diagnoses.

Indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) placement is a significant risk factor for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). Most prior studies of CAUTI include both male and female patients, resulting in heterogenous generalizable cohorts.

Indwelling urethral catheters are the most widely used medical devices across the world, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common type of healthcare acquired infection.

Urinary catheterisation is common in neurosurgical perioperative care, but inconsistent guideline adherence contributes to variable practice and complication risk. Over five years, linked audits and quality improvement projects (QIPs) at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery investigated high urinary tract infection (UTI) rates, identified root causes and implemented targeted interventions.

Indwelling Foley catheters are commonly used in the healthcare setting for urinary tract management both acutely and chronically, but are associated with multiple complications that require emergency department intervention.

Indwelling catheters are commonly used in non-intensive care internal medicine patients. They are associated with significant side effects.

To determine the proportion of warranted indwelling catheters and factors associated with inappropriate use.

To critically synthesize evidence on pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions relevant to nursing practice for the prevention and management of bladder spasms and catheter-related bladder discomfort in adults with indwelling urinary catheters.

The objective of this scoping review will be to identify and describe the characteristics and outcome measures of indwelling urinary catheter care bundles in adult populations.

The use of indwelling urinary catheters carries an inherent risk of infection, leading to the development of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, particularly antimicrobial-resistant infections, which are the most common.

to analyze potential risks in the adult indwelling urinary catheterization process. exploratory, descriptive and evaluative research in a teaching hospital. Working group with ten health care providers: eight nurses, one physician and one nursing technician.

Patients with acute severe neurological disorders often receive a transurethral indwelling catheter (TUIC) during their initial treatment. These TUICs often remain in place until the transfer to a rehabilitation or a long-term care facility.

Indwelling urinary catheters (IDC) are often used inappropriately and improperly inserted and managed, resulting in significant and avoidable morbidity.¹ Around 7% of people living in long-term aged care homes have an IDC, and many remain catheterized for extended periods, ranging from several weeks to months or even years.² Researchers in Sweden reported a mean catheterisation duration of 30 to 32 months across seventy-eight nursing homes.³ These individuals are three times more likely to die within a year compared to medically similar residents without an IDC.⁴

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the clinical efficacy of super-lubricous Foley catheters in reducing urethral complications during indwelling catheterization. Focusing on addressing friction-induced injuries, the study assessed four outcomes: 1) urethral adverse reactions; 2) urethral trauma and inflammatory responses; 3) patient comfort; and 4) post-removal voiding symptoms.

To test for differences in outcomes of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) between patients with and without preoperative indwelling catheter after laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP).

In our tertiary-care database, patients undergoing LEP (11/2017-09/2023) were retrospectively analyzed, stratified by presence of preoperative catheter.

To synthesise the perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients/residents of hospitals/nursing homes about determinants of inappropriate indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) use and strategies for reduction.

Indwelling urinary catheters (IDCs) are used by approximately 8% of Australian aged care residents. IDC use is often warranted but entails numerous risks, particularly if used longterm. Risks include catheter-associated urinary tract infections, catheter blockage, catheter leakage, bladder spasm, pain, urethral trauma and haematuria, and increased risk of hospitalisation.

Fragile patients with indwelling bladder catheter (IBC) represent a category at high risk of morbidity and overall quality of life decline. The goal for these patients is to remove the bladder catheter and avoid surgical stress, complications and long hospitalisation.

We sought to evaluate multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) findings and biopsy results in men with an indwelling catheter undergoing prostate cancer screening. mpMRI is central to the evaluation of prostate cancer.

To map self-care activities related to indwelling urinary catheters in community-residing adults.

Scoping review guided by Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.

Systematic searches of electronic databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase) and targeted grey literature search were conducted for documents published between 2000 and October 2023.

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