title: Determination of the coefficient of kinetic friction of urinary catheter materials.
abstract: The coefficient of kinetic friction plays an important role in the biocompatibility of urinary catheters. A method for determination of the in vivo coefficient of kinetic friction is described that allows the comparison of the catheter-urethral interaction of the various materials used in the production of urinary catheters and the different types of lubricants.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Khoury
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Villari
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Costerton
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003485:Cyanates; D017953:Isocyanates; D007840:Latex; D008153:Lubrication; D008297:Male; D011205:Povidone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D011817:Rabbits; D012828:Silicones; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology; D014526:Urethritis / Q000209:etiology; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003485:Cyanates; D017953:Isocyanates; D007840:Latex; D012828:Silicones; C050067:hydromer; D011205:Povidone