title: Why more attention must be given to catheter fixation.
abstract: Failing to secure urinary catheters can result in complications, including infection and discomfort for patients. This article explores why catheter fixation is important and some of the devices that can be used to achieve it.
authors.affiliation: Greenwich Teaching PCT, London.
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Freeman
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*