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Insertion of a urinary catheter

01 November 2006

Nursing Older People

Gerontological care and practice

Although a common procedure in the care of older people, the insertion of a urinary catheter carries considerable risk – for example, from infection or trauma....

Reducing the risks associated with urinary catheters

31 March 2009

Nursing Standard

Learning zone

The NHS strives to create and promote a safe environment for patient care in which risks are minimised. Urinary catheterisation is a common healthcare procedure but...

Urinalysis

11 May 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Urine analysis is an essential component of patient assessment, which is used for screening, diagnosis and planning care. This article discusses specimen collection...

Reducing the risks associated with urinary catheters

25 March 2009

Nursing Standard

CPD

The NHS strives to create and promote a safe environment for patient care in which risks are minimised. Urinary catheterisation is a common healthcare procedure but...

Urine samples and urinalysis

12 December 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Urinalysis is a routine screening and diagnostic tool that can be used to identify infections and diseases. This article discusses methods of collecting and testing...

Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections in older people

28 February 2017

Nursing Older People

CPD

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older people, with the prevalence increasing with age in both sexes. UTI is a frequent reason for emergency admission...

Acute pyelonephritis: risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

03 October 2012

Nursing Standard

CPD

Pyelonephritis is an acute urological condition that involves infection of one or both kidneys. The condition is not generally associated with high levels of...

Preventing infection in rehabilitation centres

20 May 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Recent military conflicts have provided new challenges for Defence Medical Services, and the specialty of infection prevention and control has not been exempt from...

The urinary system

05 March 2014

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The urinary system plays an important role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance and maintaining homeostatic balance within the body. Assessment and management...