Article topics: Continence, Method of catheterisation, Ongoing catheter care, Planning and selection of optimum equipment
Ian Pomfret and Lauren Tew discuss the essential role of the nurse in the reduction of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
Ian Pomfret RGN, NDN Cert, PWT is District Continence Adviser, Chorley & South Ribble PCT.
Lauren E Tew RN, BSc Hons, PGDip (HE), RNT is Infection Control Consultant, Bard Ltd. Article accepted for publication: July 2004