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Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine.
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What is the preferred type of male catheterization?
Urinary catheterization should be avoided whenever possible. Clean intermittent catheterization, when practical, is preferable to long-term catheterization.
Are there any alternatives to male catheterization?
An alternative to catheterization is to use a pad to absorb voided urine.
How is the patient prepared for male catheterization?
Practitioners should give the male patient and his caregiver a detailed explanation of diagnosis. Sterile disposable catheterization sets are available for clinical settings and for home use.
What are the normal results of male catheterization?
A catheterization program that includes correctly inserted catheters and is appropriately maintained will usually control urinary incontinence. Asceptic technique important.
What is the most common route of catheterization into the male bladder?
Up the urethra (its not as unpleasant as it sounds).
What is the morbidity associated with male catheterization?
Injuries resulting from catheterization are infrequent. Deaths are extremely rare. Both complications are usually due to infections that result from improper catheter care.
What is aftercare for the male catheterization procedure?
Establishing a catheterization schedule may require a period of adjustment. To prevent urinary tract infection antiseptic techniques for insertion and catheter care should be used.
What are some of the problems associated with female catheterization?
Clean intermittent catheterization is preferable to long-term catheterization. Fewer catheter changes will reduce trauma and UTI, the catheterization procedure must be sterile.
What has the author William Grossman written?
William Grossman has written: 'Cardiac catheterization and angiography' -- subject(s): Angiocardiography, Cardiac catheterization, Heart Catheterization
What are the alternatives to female catheterization?
An alternative to catheterization is to use a pad to absorb voided urine.
What type of catheterization requires surgical incision?
Percutaneous catheterization requires a surgical incision.
What type of catheterization requires a surgical incision?
Percutaneous catheterization requires a surgical incision.
