Indwelling catheterisation in adults
The 2024 EAUN Guidelines on Indwelling Catheterisation provides comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations for best practices in urethral and suprapubic catheterization.
Published by the European Association of Urology Nurses, it aims to standardize care across Europe. Topics include patient preparation, catheter selection, insertion techniques, infection prevention, and management of complications. The guidelines also address patient quality of life, including comfort and support. Updated based on recent research, the document serves as a critical resource for healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and catheter care protocols.
Authors: V. Geng (Chair), H. Lurvink, I. Pearce, S. Vahr Lauridsen
Year: 2024
Available languages: English, Japanese
ISBN: 978-94-92671-24-0
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Translation to Japanese: Hiroshi Kiuchi, M.D., Ph.D., Osaka Central Hospital; Keigo Madono, M.D., Kyojinkai Komatsu Hospital; Kinya Matsumura, M.D., Jinyukai Sapporo Hospital; Hitoshi Yanaihara, M.D., Ph.D., Saitama Medical University