title: Insertion of a urinary catheter.
abstract: Although a common procedure in the care of older people, the insertion of a urinary catheter carries considerable risk--for example, from infection or trauma. Changing demographics mean that the number of older people requiring catheterisation is likely to increase. This article explores the incidence of catheter use and associated complications, and explains the correct procedure for catheter insertion.
authors.affiliation: East Kent Health Care Trust.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Head
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001207:Asepsis / Q000379:methods; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control