Catheter specimens of urine: an audit of practice.
Catheterisation is an established procedure and is usually performed by nurses (Bissett, 2005). According to Crow et al (1988) 10-12 per cent of hospital patients have an indwelling urinary catheter for short- to medium-term use (up to 28 days). Up to 80 per cent of urine infections (bacteriuria) are associated with the use of indwelling urinary catheters (Pinkerman, 1994; DoH, 2003).
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Rachel
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Kingston Primary Care Trust, Older People's Services.
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Shona
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D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009731:Nursing Audit; D013048:Specimen Handling; D014556:Urine