title: A comparison of two methods of sterile urethral catheterisation in spinal cord injured adults.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of urinary infection following sterile catheterisation after either (1) a handwash of 30 s and double gloving, (the shorter sterile technique) or (2) after a 3 minute wash from fingertips to elbows and the wearing of a sterile gown and one pair of gloves, (the longer sterile technique). Forty-six patients were randomly assigned to the two groups. No significant difference in urinary infection rates was found and as a result the more complicated technique has been discontinued.
authors.affiliation: Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre, Salisbury District Hospital, Wilts, UK.
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Pickard
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Grundy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011481:Protective Clothing; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013242:Sterilization; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control