Urological concerns: Should trans-urethral catheter be located over or under the thigh?

被引：1

作者：

De Stefani, S. ^{[1
]}

Sighinolfi, M. C. ^{[1
]}

Micali, S. ^{[1
]}

Mofferdin, A. ^{[1
]}

De Carne, C. ^{[1
]}

Grande, M. ^{[1
]}

Rivalta, M. ^{[1
]}

Bianchi, G. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Modena, Dept Urol, I-41100 Modena, Italy

来源：

MATURITAS | 2008年 / 61卷 / 03期

关键词：

Bladder catheter; Pressure; Compliance;

D O I：

10.1016/j.maturitas.2008.07.014

中图分类号：

R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;

摘要：

Introduction: Bladder catheterization is a c practice after several surgical procedures; a wrong trans-urethral catheter position can affect the outcomes of some urological maneuvers. We assess with a physical model the variation of intra-vesical pressures due to different locations of the catheter. Materials and methods: Using a plastic bag fulfilled with 51 of normal saline, we try to reproduce bladder condition assessing pressures in case of catheter located over Or Under the thigh. Results: In case of catheter over the thigh, the flow of liquid is not allowed, and only a pressure of 23 cm of water induces the passage Of fluid. Conclusion: A wrong catheter position may adversely affect intravesical pressures; this finding has to be taken into consideration, especially when dealing with post-urological Surgery catheterization. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：285 / 286

页数：2