Management of indwelling urinary catheters is important for the health of the patient. Read this article for best practices for insertion and securement.
Read this article for a quick overview of what a Indwelling Urethral Catheter (IUC) is, and when it should or should not be used for a patient.
An indwelling catheter (also know as a Foley catheter, because that is the type most often used) is a catheter that stays inside the body during its use. This is how it differs from external catheters (such as condom catheters or female external catheters), which remain completely outside the body, or intermittent catheters, which are… Continue reading Indwelling Catheters (Foley Catheters)
Despite financial penalties, rates of CAUTI are on the rise. See our infographic with information on the cost, prevalence and prevention of CAUTI.