title: The urinary catheter: 'a-voiding catastrophe'.
abstract: A quarter of all patients admitted to hospital are catheterized. This is associated with significant morbidity and occasional mortality. This article reviews the risks of urinary catheterization and suggests preventative measures.
authors: Institute of Urology and Nephrology, University College London, London W1W 7EY.
authors: H R
authors: HR
authors: Patel
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Arya
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods