Principles of aseptic technique in urinary catheterisation

Most nurses are aware of the importance of aseptic technique but some may be unsure about applying the technique during urinary catheterisation. This article explains the principles of aseptic techniquue and their application to the procedure of urinary catheterisation.

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Published inNursing standard Vol. 21; no. 8; pp. 49 - 56
Main Authors Magnall, Joanne, Watterson, Linda
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Royal College of Nursing Publishing Company (RCN) 01.11.2006
RCNi
Subjects
Catheterization
Humans
Infection control
Methods
Nursing
Protective Devices
Sepsis - prevention & control
Urinary Catheterization - adverse effects
Urinary Catheterization - methods
Urinary Catheterization - standards
United Kingdom
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Summary:Most nurses are aware of the importance of aseptic technique but some may be unsure about applying the technique during urinary catheterisation. This article explains the principles of aseptic techniquue and their application to the procedure of urinary catheterisation.
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ISSN:0029-6570
2047-9018
DOI:10.7748/ns2006.11.21.8.49.c6378