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

Problem solving and troubleshooting: the indwelling catheter

K N Moore, R G Rayome

    Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing : Official Publication of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
    |September 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    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

    Feasibility IB trial of paclitaxel/carboplatin + Galunisertib. (a small molecule inhibitor of the kinase domain of type 1 TGF-B receptor) in patients with newly diagnosed, persistent or recurrent carcinosarcoma of the uterus or ovary.

    Gynecologic oncology·2025
    Same author

    Dostarlimab and niraparib in primary advanced ovarian cancer.

    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2025
    Same author

    Design of a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of interrupting sitting on type 2 diabetes risk factors in children with overweight/obesity: The sedentary behavior study 3 protocol.

    Contemporary clinical trials·2025
    Same author

    Clinical trial screening in gynecologic oncology: Defining the need and identifying best practices.

    Gynecologic oncology·2024
    Same author

    Adding immunotherapy to first-line treatment of advanced and metastatic endometrial cancer.

    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2024
    Same author

    Inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in gynecologic cancer clinical trials: A joint statement from GOG foundation and Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO).

    Gynecologic oncology·2023
    Same journal

    Wounds of the Body, Wounds of the Self: Addressing Shame in the Care of Patients Living With Obesity and Chronic Wounds.

    Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·2026
    Same journal

    The Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (CPIAP).

    Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·2026
    Same journal

    Peristomal Pyoderma Gangrenosum Related to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Study.

    Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·2026
    Same journal

    Isolating 2 Connected Wounds With the Paste Cork Technique: A Case Study.

    Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·2026
    Same journal

    Controlling Maceration in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Scoping Review.

    Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·2026
    Same journal

    Draining Urinary Sediments Through Conventional Eyelet Catheters and New Intermittent Micro-Hole Zone Catheters.

    Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·2026
    See all related articles

    Leakage around indwelling urinary catheters is a common issue, often caused by factors like balloon irritation, incorrect sizing, or constipation. Understanding these causes is key to effective treatment and reducing patient morbidity.

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Gerontology
    • Nursing

    Background:

    • Long-term indwelling catheter use is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
    • Alternatives to indwelling catheters should be considered for long-term continence management.
    • This article focuses on leakage (bypassing) around indwelling catheters.

    Observation:

    • Leakage around indwelling catheters is a multifactorial problem.
    • Potential causes include catheter balloon irritation, improper catheter sizing, and patient confusion.
    • Other contributing factors are bacteriuria, constipation, fecal impaction, catheter blockage, material issues, and improper positioning.

    Findings:

    • The etiology of catheter-associated leakage is complex and varied.
    • Multiple factors can independently or collectively lead to bypassing.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Identifying the specific cause is essential for targeted intervention.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the root cause of leakage is crucial for effective treatment strategies.
    • Addressing multifactorial causes can improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.
    • This knowledge supports better clinical decision-making in catheter care.