The benefits of irrigation in catheter care
Gates, A.
Professional Nurse 16(1): 835-838
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 12029720 Document Number: 515452
'Bladder washout' is a misnomer, as it is the catheter that is being washed. Urinary catheters can cause significant physical and psychological problems. Although nurses are responsible for urinary catheter maintenance, there is a lack of knowledge in some areas. Some urological practices have been based on historical practice rather than evidence.
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