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Complications of Urinary Catheters

Too many unnecessary urinary catheterizations are done and we need to work to reduce them. Some people have even died from complications caused by urinary catheters.

Every patient should be informed about the risks of urinary catheters and offered alternative procedures that are less invasive. For example, a bladder scanner can easily measure the bladder volume.

What does blood in catheter mean?

Check out "How to Avoid Unnecessary Catheterizations" - Outpatient Surgery for more information about how bladder scanners work and decrease the need for urinary catheters. The bladder scanner reduces potential infection and also the use of antibiotics.

Bladder scanner also protects your modesty if you are wearing underwear or shorts because only the abdomen has to be exposed.

Foley catheters are not appropriate as a treatment for incontinence. It is best for the patient to make frequent trips to the restroom or use a bedpan.

The elderly are at a higher risk of inappropriate catheterization because they may be less likely to advocate for themselves. Elderly patients ar

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