Catheters and biofilm
Understanding the problems of infection and blockage in long-term catheters
There is growing evidence that catheters are over-used
Much of this use could be avoided. About 1 in 5 patients staying in hospital will end up with a urinary catheter. Urinary tract infection is the healthcare-associated infection in hospitals in the UK. Read, a BBC article by NAMRIP member, Professor Mandy Fader , and another article , by correspondent Andrew Bimelow, about Professor Fader's work.
Preventing UTIs
Can some urine output can be monitored in ways other than catheterisation?
Intermittent catheters
Understanding the infection risks to people with long-term bladder emptying problems