title: Choosing a urinary catheter for short and long-term use.
abstract: There are many reasons why patients need a catheter, and the length of time one is needed varies, depending on the condition and how well the patient is. This review looks at the range of catheters available and the advantages and disadvantages for individual patients of the different sorts.
authors.affiliation: Essence of Care, Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, Croydon, Surrey.
authors.forename: Ray
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Addison
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008153:Lubrication; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control