title: Risk assessment in suprapubic catheterisation.
abstract: There are certain risk factors surrounding suprapubic bladder drainage and catheterisation. This article considers clinical indications and contraindications to suprapubic catheterisation. The advantages and disadvantages are discussed along with general care issues.
authors.affiliation: Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, Surrey.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Addison
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mould
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D003559:Cystostomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing