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Indwelling urinary catheterisation: what is best practice?

Ann Yates

British Journal of Nursing · 2016 · 12 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

Indwelling urinary catheterisation is a common procedure that is governed by best practice guidelines such as those provided by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), epic3 and the Royal College of Nursing. This article will look how these guidelines influence practice and also look at new innovations in catheter care.

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