How I Do It: PureWick female external catheter: a non-invasive urine management system for incontinent women.

Authors

• Alex Uhr
• Lydia Glick
• Suzanne Barron
• Jillian Zavodnick
• James R Mark
• Patrick Shenot
• Alana Murphy

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2021

Abstract

Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common hospital-acquired infections and remain a significant medical and financial challenge to the healthcare system. Despite this risk, incontinent women may require prolonged catheterization to accurately monitor urine output and prevent skin breakdown. The PureWick Female External Urinary Catheter is a promising non-invasive urine collection system for use in incontinent women that may help reduce CAUTI rates, maintain skin integrity, accurately quantify urine output, and avoid extra healthcare costs.

Volume

28

Issue

3

First Page

10669

Last Page

10672

ISSN

1488-5581

Published In/Presented At

Uhr, A., Glick, L., Barron, S., Zavodnick, J., Mark, J. R., Shenot, P., & Murphy, A. (2021). How I Do It: PureWick female external catheter: a non-invasive urine management system for incontinent women. The Canadian journal of urology, 28(3), 10669–10672.

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

34129459

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article