Once an indwelling urinary catheter is placed, care must be taken to keep the vulva and collection system free from hair, fecal matter and debris. The system should be disconnected as little as ...

Urinary catheters emerged as an attractive target ... triggering concerns among healthcare providers and patients alike.

Why this is important:- Long-term indwelling catheters (both urethral and suprapubic) are commonly used in both hospital and community care settings. Long-term catheterisation carries a significant ...