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Catheterization
Research from M.D. Carver et al broadens understanding of catheterization
June 18th, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Intermittent self-catheterization is common for patients who have neurogenic bladder associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI)." "Intermittent self-catheterization is considered the gold standard for bladder drainage because of the significantly decreased incidence of urinary tract infection in comparison with other catheterization methods. Occupational therapists educate patients in how to complete intermittent self-catheterization and assist them with adaptive equipment so that they may catheterize themselves independently, This case study describes adaptive equipment fabricated to allow a male patient with TBI who was...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-06-18)
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