Elimination of Bleeding Associated with Urinary Catheterization in Neonates

Autor: Portell Elizondo, Arleen, Gilbert, Janice, Wearden, Mary, Lanclos, Debby, Adams, James
Zdroj: Neonatal Network; 2001, Vol. 20 Issue: 6 p25-34, 10p
Abstrakt: Three cases of hematuria associated with urinary catheterization in infant males in this NICU over a year prompted an investigation by the health care team. The team tracked catheterizations in the unit, conducted a national survey, and did a literature review. Based on their findings, the team revised the unit policy and procedure and evaluated new products. After changes were implemented, the incidence of hematuria—originally at 20.7 percent— dropped to 5.5 percent during the first evaluation period and to zero during a second follow-up period.
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