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Author White, T. url  openurl
  Title Avoiding the pitfalls of long-term suprapubic catheterisation Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal Available online at Eastern Institute of Technology  
  Volume 12 Issue 2 Pages 4-7  
  Keywords Nursing specialties; Long term care  
  Abstract Studies show that majority of complications experienced by patients with long term suprapubic catheters are associated with urinary tract infection and encrustation of catheters. This article will revise the pathophysiology of infection and encrustation and discuss management of suprapubic catheters based on current best practice. It is stressed that suprapubic catheters should only be considered once less invasive methods of maintaining bladder function have been exhausted as it is preferable for patients to manage incontinence with bladder training, pelvic floor exercises and continence products than to have a permanent indwelling catheter inserted.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1319 Serial 1303  
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