Results of a prospective randomized control trial comparing hydrophilic to uncoated catheters in children with neurogenic bladder.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.06.003
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Children with neurogenic bladder (NGB) often require a lifetime of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), typically using uncoated catheters (UCs). Hydrophilic catheters (HCs) have lower friction than UCs with reported less damage to the urethra.… read more here.
Keywords: trial; prospective randomized; children neurogenic; neurogenic bladder ... See more keywords
Healthcare resource consumption for intermittent urinary catheterisation: cost-effectiveness of hydrophilic catheters and budget impact analyses
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012360
Abstract: Objectives This study presents a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing hydrophilic coated to uncoated catheters for patients performing urinary intermittent catheterisation. A national budget impact analysis is also included to evaluate the impact of intermittent catheterisation for… read more here.
Keywords: catheterisation; impact; cost; uncoated catheters ... See more keywords