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Evaluation of Biomaterials for Bladder Augmentation using Cystometric Analyses in Various Rodent Models
Published on: August 9, 2012
[Patient satisfaction with two different types of bladder catheters]
Anne Torine Litherland1, Marianne Strøm Aas, Hjalmar A Schiøtz
1Kvinneklinikken, Sykehuset i Vestfold HF, Postboks 2168 Postterminalen, 3103 Tønsberg. anne.torine.litherland@siv.no
Background:
The insertion of a urinary catheter may cause some discomfort or pain. This study was done in order to compare patient-perceived discomfort with two commonly used coated urinary catheters for in-out catheterisation.
Material And Methods:
A total of 196 women were randomised to be catheterised with one of two coated, hydrophilic catheters, either a Lofric or a SpeediCath catheter. Degree of discomfort was recorded on a 10 cm visual analogue scale.
Results And Interpretation:
There was no difference in patient-perceived discomfort between the two catheters. The degree of discomfort was small with both catheters, with a median score of only 0.75 cm on the scale.
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