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Paul A Willette¹, Kevin Banks, Lynn Shaffer

¹MidOhio Emergency Services, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH 43235, USA.

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A novel visually guided urinary catheterization device demonstrated 100% success in male patients. This innovative technique offers a safe and feasible option for nurses, minimizing pain and complications during catheter placement.

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Urology
Medical Devices
Nursing Practice

Background:

Urinary catheterization complications affect 10-15% of procedures.
There is a need for improved techniques to reduce risks and patient discomfort.
This study investigates a new visually guided device for male catheterization.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility and safety of male urinary catheterization using a visually guided device.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the device when used by nursing personnel in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

A 0.6-mm fiber-optic bundle within a 14F catheter with real-time video guidance was used.
Two emergency nurses were trained to operate the device.
Twenty-five male patients requiring urinary catheterization were enrolled, with data on success, procedure time, and pain collected.

Main Results:

100% success rate for catheter placement was achieved.
The median number of passes required was one.
Procedure time was typically under 17 minutes, with a median pain score increase of 1 point.

Conclusions:

The visually guided device is safe, accurate, and feasible for male urinary catheterization by nurses.
The procedure was associated with minimal pain.
This technology shows promise for improving patient outcomes in urological care.