Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, England.
Nurs Stand. 2021 May 5;36(5):77-82. doi: 10.7748/ns.2021.e11594. Epub 2021 Mar 31.
Indwelling urinary catheters are considered an important healthcare intervention for many patients. However, these devices must be used with caution because they are associated with a risk of various potential complications such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), as well as a financial burden for healthcare organisations. This article outlines the various types of indwelling catheter that are available, explains the reasons for their use, and details the care required to prevent associated complications, particularly CAUTIs.
留置导尿管被认为是许多患者的重要医疗干预措施。然而，这些装置必须谨慎使用，因为它们可能会导致各种潜在的并发症，如与导管相关的尿路感染（CAUTI），并给医疗机构带来经济负担。本文概述了可用的各种留置导尿管类型，解释了它们使用的原因，并详细说明了预防相关并发症（特别是 CAUTI）所需的护理措施。
