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ARTICLE

Proposal to decrease incidence, morbidity, and associated healthcare costs regarding difficult and traumatic urethral catheterization – a protocol for DMC hospitals: A pilot study

Jordan Sarver, Remington Farley, Shane Daugherty, Jordan Bilbrew, Joshua Palka

Department of Urology, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Address correspondence to Dr. Jordan Sarver, Detroit Medical Center Urology Residency, Harper Professional Building 4160 John R St. Suite 1017 Detroit, MI 48201 USA

Canadian Journal of Urology 2023, 30(4), 11624-11628.

Abstract

Introduction: Difficult and traumatic urethral catheterization is a common reason for urologic consult. Catheter insertion and management is common for patients who are managed in the hospital setting.
Materials and methods: A four-question survey was distributed across three hospitals at a single-institution.
Results: A total of 41 nursing staff responses were recorded. Forty-four percent of the nursing staff reported prior participation in a traumatic catheter insertion. Ninety percent of total responders reported a prior involvement with a difficulty catheter.
Conclusion: Patient morbidity and healthcare costs regarding traumatic and difficult catheterization is significant. Utility of protocols and education could potentially reduce these burdens and enhance patient care.

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