Catheter valves: a welcome alternative to leg bags.
Br J Nurs
; 22(11): 650, 652-4, 2013.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23899736
ABSTRACT
Catheterisation is commonly used to manage long-term bladder drainage. If intermittent catheterisation is not possible an indwelling urethral or suprapubic catheter will be used. There are a choice of drainage systems for use with indwelling urinary catheters including bed bags, link systems and catheter valves. Catheter valves are not suitable for everybody and patient assessment is vital only patients with the cognitive ability and manual dexterity to operate a valve should be offered this option for bladder drainage. Catheter valves offer a number of advantages over drainage bags including improved privacy and dignity, prevention of bladder-neck trauma, reduced catheter encrustation and maintenance of normal detrusor muscle function. A number of catheter valves are available, including the EZ-Flow valve, and patient choice is important when selecting an appropriate product.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Incontinência Urinária
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Cateterismo Urinário
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Preferência do Paciente
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Cateteres Urinários
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article