UPDATE: “Within a 7 month period in 2012, we reported a CAUTI rate of 16%, thus making CAUTI prevention a priority,” noted Debra Rodrigue, RN, BSN, CNS, of the cancer center. To address this concern while tailoring it to the specific needs of the oncology population,...
The New Jersey-based UroValve has been granted Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval for their product, the Surinate Bladder Management System, which means clinical studies will begin according to this Press Release from Urovalve. Surinate is an ingenious...
When seeking the ideal catheter, safety and cleanliness are the first and foremost concerns. But if you can provide safety and cleanliness with quick and easy application and then also make the device as portable and discreet as possible, you’ve got a urinary...
The National Associated for Continence (NAFC), an organization that provides education about the cause, treatments, diagnosis, and management of incontinence and other urological dysfunctions, has released a new educational pamphlet for consumers who may be facing...
When a catheter is inserted into the human body, it irritates the urethral and bladder mucosa. This reduces the natural defense mechanism and provides an ideal surface for the growth of bacteria. The chances of getting a urinary tract infection from a catheter are...
Last week, the Infectious Diseases Society of America has released the guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention, and mangament of catheter-associated urinary tract infections for adults. (18+) These guidelines are designed for any and all medical professionals and...
Hip fracture surgery is a common surgery where a urinary catheter is used to continue regular bladder function. Of course, cathing is not a procedure that anyone wants to go through, its relatively unpleasant, and those going through surgery that requires a urinary...
Catheterization is a reality for many. But sometimes one can be injured by the incorrect, hasty, or careless health professional or individual during the process of cathing. The urethra is very sensitive and injuries can cause bleeding and/or infections if done...
Catheters come in different shapes and sizes. The size of the catheter will differ depending on your specific needs and requirements. The diameter of a catheter is measured in “French Units” or “Fr”. A single French Unit (1 FR) is 0.33mm. 1 FR = 0.33mm = .013” (or...
Medicare allows for up to 200 catheters per month. Still unknown to many catheterized Medicare patients, in late 2008, Medicare made a very important & significant policy change to benefit patients regarding the re-use of Catheters and the number of Catheters...
