Knotting of a bladder catheter.
A case of knotting of a bladder catheter inserted to closely monitor a critically ill child is presented. The literature is reviewed, revealing knotting to be an unusual complication of this common pediatric procedure. Risk factors for knotting are discussed, and precautionary recommendations are presented.
Kanengiser
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Department of Pediatrics, New York Medical College, Valhalla 10595.
Juster
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Kogan
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Ruddy
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D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*