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’ ...

Female urethral catheterisation is a skilled procedure. The Skills for Health/RCN (2008) competencies highlight the areas you must be competent in to carry out catheterisation: Before undertaking the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Healthcare system leaders are finding that prolonged multipronged efforts can lead to reduced infection rates, though some experts caution about the potential for unintended consequences. Kerri ...

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 ...