Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Managing recurrent urinary catheter blockage: problems, promises, and practicalities.

Kathryn Getliffe1

  • 1Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom.

Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing : Official Publication of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
|May 23, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Urinary catheter blockage due to mineral encrustation affects up to 50% of patients. This review explores causes, care strategies, and solutions for catheter maintenance to prevent recurrent blockages.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Developing a protocol for a randomised controlled trial: factors to consider.

Nurse researcher·2016
Same author

Study on the use of long-term urinary catheters in community-dwelling individuals.

Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·2010
Same author

A new urinary catheter-related quality of life instrument for adults.

Neurourology and urodynamics·2010
Same author

Absorbent products for moderate-heavy urinary and/or faecal incontinence in women and men.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews·2008
Same author

Total plasma tissue factor pathway inhibitor levels in pre-eclampsia.

Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry·2007
Same author

Increased circulating thrombomodulin levels in pre-eclampsia.

Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry·2007

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Device Engineering

Background:

  • Long-term urinary catheterization is associated with significant complications.
  • Catheter encrustation by mineral salts is a frequent issue, causing blockage in 40-50% of patients.
  • Recurrent catheter blockage causes patient distress, caregiver burden, and increased healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causes of recurrent urinary catheter blockage.
  • To discuss proactive care strategies for managing long-term catheterization.
  • To evaluate the evidence supporting catheter maintenance solutions in preventing mineral deposit buildup.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on urinary catheter complications.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to catheter encrustation.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Examination of clinical evidence for catheter maintenance solutions.

    • Main Results:

    • Urinary catheter encrustation is a primary cause of recurrent blockage.
    • Proactive care and specific maintenance solutions show promise in reducing encrustation.
    • Evidence supports the use of catheter maintenance solutions to minimize mineral buildup.

    Conclusions:

    • Recurrent urinary catheter blockage is a significant clinical challenge.
    • Effective management involves understanding causes and implementing proactive care.
    • Catheter maintenance solutions offer a viable strategy to reduce encrustation and improve patient outcomes.