Fortnightly Review: Intermittent catheterisation: simple, safe, and effective but underused

Adherence to clean intermittent self‐catheterization procedures: determinants explored

“…The exact frequency of the procedure is controlled by the patient and is dependent on personal and situational factors, such as fluid intake, bladder capacity and post void residual urine. As preventing an overdistended bladder is important, a frequency of four times a day is often advised (Hunt et al. 1996).…”

“…The CISC procedure is often considered both simple and safe and is associated with improved quality of life in patients (Hunt et al 1996, Cravens & Zweig 2000, because increased social freedom and independence can result from successful performance of self catheterization (Doherty 1997, Getliffe & Dolman 2003, Woodward & Rew 2003. However, some studies also report negative quality of life issues such as embarrassment, lack of confidence and strain on family relationships (McConville 2002, Borzyskowski et al 2004).…”

Prolonged catheterization after vaginal prolapse surgery

“…The need for bladder catheterization after prolapse surgery is well known (1). Various methods are employed such as a transurethral Foley catheter, a suprapubic catheter, a mini-catheter or clean intermittent self catheterization (CISC) (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8). We use a Foley catheter which is removed 5 days after the operation.…”

Detrusor underactivity in women: A current understanding

“…Intermittent catheterization has become the gold standard treatment for persons with spinal cord injuries and other forms of chronic urinary retention due to DUA . This procedure can be performed by patients or their caregivers using sterile or clean catheters to provide intermittent routine bladder emptying every 3 to 6 hours.…”

“…26 Intermittent catheterization has become the gold standard treatment for persons with spinal cord injuries and other forms of chronic urinary retention due to DUA. 27,28 This procedure can be performed by patients or their caregivers using sterile or clean catheters to provide intermittent routine bladder emptying every 3 to 6 hours. While a thorough review of the limitations of CIC is beyond the scope of this paper, it is important to note that CIC is not without complications, including urethral strictures, false passages, hematuria, and bacteriuria.…”