title: Use of lubricant gels in urinary catheterisation.
abstract: Nurses with a prescribing qualification are now able to prescribe catheters and catheter management products. However, they must use research and best evidence to inform their prescribing decisions. This article reviews the catheterisation process and the use of lubricant gels in both transurethral (particularly in females) and suprapubic catheterisation. It also considers the benefits of lubricating gels.
authors.affiliation: Witney Community Hospital, Witney. alison.bardsley@swoxon-pct.nhs.uk
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authors.lastname: Bardsley
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D004322:Drainage; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008153:Lubrication; D009732:Nursing Care; D014521:Urethra; D001743:Urinary Bladder
chemical_list: D005782:Gels