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How I Do It: PureWick female external catheter: a non-invasive urine management system for incontinent women

Alex Uhr¹, Lydia Glick¹, Suzanne Barron¹, Jillian Zavodnick², James R. Mark¹, Patrick Shenot¹, Alana Murphy¹

1 Department of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2 Department of Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Address correspondence to Dr. Alex Uhr, Department of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA

Canadian Journal of Urology 2021, 28(3), 10669-10672.

Abstract

Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common hospital-acquired infections and remain a significant medical and financial challenge to the healthcare system. Despite this risk, incontinent women may require prolonged catheterization to accurately monitor urine output and prevent skin breakdown. The PureWick Female External Urinary Catheter is a promising non-invasive urine collection system for use in incontinent women that may help reduce CAUTI rates, maintain skin integrity, accurately quantify urine output, and avoid extra healthcare costs.

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