Catheter confusion

Article Abstract:

A study has been made into nurses' knowledge of catheter selection and use. About 63% of a random sample of 113 nurses and junior doctors in a general hospital responded to a questionnaire. Many respondents considered weight, gender and catheter availability relevant although length of use and urine appearance were important factors. Respondents considered gender relevant to size selection although urine appearance should have governed choice. More than 66% considered their knowledge inadequate although 58 respondents made the correct choice for long-term use.

Practice, Surveys, Nursing, Urinary catheterization

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A nurse-led service for tunnelled central venous catheter insertion

Article Abstract:

A nurse-led clinic was developed at a Glasgow hospital that used trained nurses to insert tunnelled central venous catheters. The use of nurses to perform this procedure cut the unacceptable wait time for a surgeon.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics, Management, Innovations, Company business management, Intravenous catheterization, Nursing care

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Review of catheter care guidelines

Article Abstract:

The latest guidelines from the Department of Health on preventing infections linked to the insertion and maintenance of indwelling urethral catheters, are studied.

Safety and security measures, Catheterization

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