The urinary catheter: 'a-voiding catastrophe'

Authors
Patel, HRH Arya, M
Citation
Hrh. Patel et M. Arya, The urinary catheter: 'a-voiding catastrophe', HOSP MED, 62(3), 2001, pp. 148-149
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
62
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
148 - 149
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(200103)62:3<148:TUC'C>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A quarter of all patients admitted to hospital are catheterized. This is as sociated with significant morbidity and occasional mortality This article r eviews the risks of urinary catheterization and suggests preventative measu res.