Catheterization is the insertion of a hollow flexible tube (called a catheter) to drain the urine from the bladder and is probably one of the oldest urologic procedures, dating back 3000 years. Since 1972, when urologist Dr Jack Lapides described a procedure for performing clean intermittent catheterization, this method of bladder management has become lifesaving for an individual who cannot empty their bladder independently.
AIMS: To review the evidence on strategies to reduce UTI, other complications or improve satisfaction in intermittent catheter (IC) users by comparing: (1) one catheter design, material or technique versus another; (2) sterile technique versus clean; or (3) single-use (sterile) or multiple-use (clean) catheters.
Since its introduction in the 1970s, intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) has become more common and should be considered the method of choice for draining retained urine.
AIMS: To estimate the prevalence of GP (general practitioner) patients performing ISC (intermittent self-catheterization), to describe GP and patient knowledge about ISC and to assess the patients' quality of life.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of teaching clean intermittent self-catheterization (CISC) in an outpatient setting to women planning surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and/or urinary incontinence (UI).
Intermittent catheterisation provides a safe and effective alternative to indwelling catheterisation for many patients who require bladder drainage.
Study design: This study was designed as a comparative cross-sectional cross-over trial on children performing clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) with reused catheters for 1 or 3 weeks.
Urinary catheterization is a common procedure, particularly among patients with neurogenic bladder secondary to spinal cord injury.
Clean intermittent self-catheterization (CISC) is considered the method of choice for treating urinary retention as of neurologic origin.
BACKGROUND: Intermittent catheterisation is a commonly recommended procedure for people with incomplete bladder emptying.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy of tamsulosin therapy in reducing ureteral double-J stent morbidity by evaluating USSQ, IPSS, QOL and VAS (primary objective) and to evaluate the morbidity and or complication(s) associated with indwelling double-J ureteral stent(s) and to evaluate the safety of tamsulosin therapy for "morbidity associated with double-J stents" by evaluating its tolerability, side effects and adverse events if any (secondary objective) as per protocol.
INTRODUCTION: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is among the most frequent complications after urinary tract surgical procedures, mainly when catheter placement is necessary.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the obstacles in people with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) face performing intermittent catheterization (IC), also their worries and level of satisfaction.
Study Design: This is a narrative review summarizing prevalence and background of reusing catheters for intermittent catheterization. It also compares complications related to reuse versus single use.
Aims: In neurourology, the choice of catheter is of paramount importance. At the time of our study, no simple validated questionnaire has been published, evaluating patient satisfaction with the use of urinary catheters.
Patient performance of clean intermittent self-catheterization is a crucial component of the management of incomplete bladder emptying, which can arise from a variety of conditions.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the most effective and cost effective type of catheter for patients performing intermittent self catheterisation in the community.
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Pinder and colleagues describe the development and validation of the Intermittent Self-Catheterization Questionnaire (ISC-Q).
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - This is a very comprehensive review for clinicians who teach men intermittent self-catheterization (ISC).
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Shaw and Logan have researched quality of life in men and women performing intermittent self-catheterization (ISC), and this article adds to their body of published research.
