Catheter care: a comprehensive guide
GM, 36, August, 2006
Although there are benefits with long-term catheterisation, there are also risks involved with
its use. One of these risks is infection and the resulting potential for seriously impairing the
patient’s quality of life. As long-term catheter use is on the increase, it is important to minimise
the chance of infection. Lynn Kirkwood reviews the use of long-term catheters and different
strategies for reducing the complications.
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