Scientific Review of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and hydrophilic catheters

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Publié: 28-05-2022
2 min
Thème: Explorer, cet article est en anglais

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Scientific Review of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and hydrophilic catheters

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Patient preference & adherence - a key role in a successful catheterization treatment

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Patient adherence plays a key role in a successful and cost-effective catheterization treatment. A patient who feels part of the decision-making, in control of his options and how they work with his lifestyle is more inclined to stick with his therapy and subsequently experience a good clinical outcome.
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- 5 min
Friction and hydrophilic catheters

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Urine often has a high concentration of particles and low content of water. This is referred to as high osmolality. Urine osmolality has a direct effect on catheter lubrication and plays an important role for people who use hydrophilic catheters. Catheters with a surface osmolality in balance with urine is key to reducing withdrawal friction.
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- 2 min
Hydrophilic catheters and reduced risk of UTI

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Extensive studies support scientific literature claiming that use of hydrophilic catheters reduce urethral trauma and urinary tract infections. This in turn can minimize the need for antibiotics. Because of these benefits, we now know that hydrophilic catheters are one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent long term urological complications in general and UTI in particular.
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- 6 min

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