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. 2000 Nov;15(9):47-52; quiz 54-5.
doi: 10.7748/ns2000.11.15.9.47.c2943.

Intermittent self-catheterisation

R Barton  1
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Intermittent self-catheterisation

R Barton. Nurs Stand. 2000 Nov.

Abstract

Intermittent self-catheterisation is a way for patients to manage a poorly emptying bladder with less risk of infection than is found with long-term indwelling catheters. Rachel Barton discusses the principles, how to identify suitable candidates and complications.

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