An external urine collection device (EUCD) may be external and less invasive but they are not free of risks. Complications and adverse effects include skin lesion/ulceration and breakdown from pressure necrosis and moisture, urethral fistula or very rarely, gangrene of the penis.
Full Answer
Saint and colleagues (2006) demonstrated an 80% reduction in UTIs with men using an external catheter when compared with those men using an indwelling urethral catheter (IUC), despite the fact that MEC-associated bacteriuria may represent contamination.
Urine can get trapped between the catheter and skin, especially in an ill-fitted device, leading to skin breakdown. Bycroft et al (2003) reported on a 39-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with an erosion of the penile skin, maceration, and irritation caused by friction from a self-adhesive external catheter.
There are many dangers associated with long-term urinary bladder drainage by catheter. For various reasons, the choice of catheter is important, and its initial insertion can be particularly hazardous. All catheterizations should, however, be safer when there is some urine (or other fluid) in the bl …
For various reasons, the choice of catheter is important, and its initial insertion can be particularly hazardous. All catheterizations should, however, be safer when there is some urine (or other fluid) in the bladder. The appropriate choice of drainage system attached to the catheter can delay bacterial invasion of the bladder.
thankyou for the link. I had an indwelling Foley’s catheter for approximately 4 months which is due to be removed by month end. dr had discussed regarding the probability of incontinence and need for bladder training after the removal. was searching for relevant information and found the link you posted.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 85 and in good health despite having had open heart surgery 10 years ago. I have been using a catheter three times a day for two years to drain urine, because my enlarged ...
Then the next thing I know I’m in hospital of course, and at that time it was a urethral catheter, which I had for, oh I don’t know, ‘cos they were trying to get me onto intermittent catheterisation.
Recent evidence indicates that some bacteria encourage the development of encrustations, so that, in some circumstances, catheters may become blocked within 24 hours.
For various reasons, the choice of catheter is important, and its initial insertion can be particularly hazardous. All catheterizations should, however, be safer when there is some urine (or other fluid) in the bladder.
The dangers of long-term catheter drainage. There are many dangers associated with long-term urinary bladder drainage by catheter. For various reasons, the choice of catheter is important, and its initial insertion can be particularly hazardous.
Recent evidence indicates that some bacteria encourage the development of encrustations, so that, in some circumstances, catheters may become blocked within 24 hours.
For various reasons, the choice of catheter is important, and its initial insertion can be particularly hazardous. All catheterizations should, however, be safer when there is some urine (or other fluid) in the bladder.
The dangers of long-term catheter drainage. There are many dangers associated with long-term urinary bladder drainage by catheter. For various reasons, the choice of catheter is important, and its initial insertion can be particularly hazardous.