We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Suprapubic catheter removal: the cuffing effect of deflated catheter balloons.
- Authors
Robinson, John
- Abstract
Supra-pubic catheterization plays an important role in patient care and management when this method of indwelling catheterization is required. However, one area of concern often experienced by nurses is the problem removing supra-pubic catheters or not being able to remove it. Catheter balloons, when deflated, incur crease or ridge formation. Removing supra-pubic catheters, a 'cuffing' effect occurs as the catheter is being removed. This seems to affect 100% silicone catheters more than non-silicone catheters. This article looks at the changes 100% silicone catheter balloons undergo following deflation and removal.
- Publication
British journal of community nursing, 2003, Vol 8, Issue 5, p205
- ISSN
1462-4753
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2003.8.5.11198