Intermittent self-catheterisation.
Intermittent self-catheterisation is a way for patients to manage a poorly emptying bladder with less risk of infection than is found with long-term indwelling catheters. Rachel Barton discusses the principles, how to identify suitable candidates and complications.
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Whittington Hospital Trust/ Clinical Research Nurse Continence, University College, London.
D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000628:therapy