The condom catheter: urinary tract infection and other complications.
A retrospective study of 64 geriatric patients on an extended care unit at the VA Medical Center strongly suggested that long-term use of a condom catheter drainage system (CCDS) (mean use, 35 months) was regularly associated with urinary tract infection. Common nosocomial pathogens were found, particularly Proteus-Providencia. The CCDS was also associated with significant penile complications. It is hoped that these hazards can be minimized by careful application and monitoring of the CCDS.
D000368:Aged; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries; D011512:Proteus Infections / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012653:Self Stimulation; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000628:therapy; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology*