title: Principles of aseptic technique in urinary catheterisation.
abstract: Most nurses are aware of the importance of aseptic technique but some may be unsure about applying the technique during urinary catheterisation. This article explains the principles of aseptic techniquue and their application to the procedure of urinary catheterisation.
authors.affiliation: Royal College of Nursing Institute, Oxford. joanne.mangnall@rcn.org.uk
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Magnall
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Watterson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011482:Protective Devices; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*