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. 2018 Mar/Apr;45(2):187-189.
doi: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000417.

Urinary Management With an External Female Collection Device

Terrie Beeson  1 , Carmen Davis
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Urinary Management With an External Female Collection Device

Terrie Beeson et al. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2018 Mar/Apr.

Abstract

Background: Strategies to decrease use of female indwelling urinary catheters and catheter-associated urinary tract infections are challenging due to the limited availability of proper fitting external collection devices. Female urinary incontinence predisposes the skin to potential pain, itching, burning, infection, or pressure injuries.

Case studies: This article discusses 3 patients' trajectory of care with use of an external female urinary collection device. All of these females were incontinent of urine after the indwelling urinary catheter was removed and managed with an external female urinary collection device.

Conclusions: The use of an external female urinary collection device is a feasible alternative to an indwelling urinary catheter as well as managing urinary incontinence.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Female external urine collection device aligned with the perineum between the labia against the urethral opening.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Device in place, with secured adhesive backing over the suprapubic region and connected to continuous suction.
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