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Innovations in indwelling urethral catheterisation
Author(s) -
Jeffery Nicola,
Mundy Anthony
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bju international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 1464-4096
DOI - 10.1111/bju.14994
Subject(s) - medicine , catheter , urethra , safeguarding , urinary catheterization , surgery , intensive care medicine , nursing
The indwelling urethral catheter remains an integral part of contemporary medical care, despite its significant design shortcomings. Urethral catheterisation is responsible for well‐recognised complications including catheter‐associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), catheter‐associated urethral injury (CAUI), catheter blockage, and bladder mucosal irritation. In this narrative review, we provide an update on current innovations in urethral catheter design, aimed at safeguarding against these complications. There is an obvious need to improve catheter technology and urologists should support the translation of innovations into clinical practice.