@Article{,
AUTHOR = {Jordan Sarver, Remington Farley, Shane Daugherty, 
Jordan Bilbrew, Joshua Palka},
TITLE = {Proposal to decrease incidence, morbidity, and  associated healthcare costs regarding difficult  and traumatic urethral catheterization – a  protocol for DMC hospitals: A pilot study},
JOURNAL = {Canadian Journal of Urology},
VOLUME = {30},
YEAR = {2023},
NUMBER = {4},
PAGES = {11624--11628},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/CJU/v30n4/59683},
ISSN = {1488-5581},
ABSTRACT = {<b>Introduction:</b> 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.<br/>
<b>Materials and methods:</b> A four-question survey was distributed across three hospitals at a single-institution.<br/>
<b>Results:</b> 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.<br/>
<b>Conclusion:</b> 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.},
DOI = {}
}