Lavallée D J, Lapierre N M, Henwood P K, Pivik J R, Best M, Springthorpe V S, Sattar S A
SCI Nurs. 1995 Mar;12(1):10-2.
Clean intermittent catheterization is a common method of urinary elimination for people with Spinal Cord Injuries. The methods of catheter cleaning for re-use, however, have not been validated with research studies. This study compared the effectiveness of Hydrogen Peroxide, vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and tap water alone to clean catheters contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. The effect of rinsing and drying before cleaning was also examined, as well as the effect of storage in paper or plastic bags after cleaning. Results indicated that rinsing and drying catheters immediately after use was the most effective at reducing bacteria to very near zero. Elements of a procedure are outlined, as well as plans for further development and testing of a rinse & dry procedure for catheter cleaning and re-use.
清洁间歇性导尿是脊髓损伤患者常用的排尿方法。然而，导管重复使用时的清洁方法尚未得到研究验证。本研究比较了过氧化氢、醋、洗洁精和自来水单独用于清洁被铜绿假单胞菌和大肠杆菌污染的导管的效果。还研究了清洁前冲洗和干燥的效果，以及清洁后储存在纸袋或塑料袋中的效果。结果表明，使用后立即冲洗和干燥导管在将细菌减少到非常接近零方面最有效。文中概述了该操作的要素，以及导管清洁和重复使用的冲洗与干燥操作的进一步开发和测试计划。
