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The use of catheter maintenance solutions to manage clients whose catheters block has long been a subject for debate. An understanding of the causes of blockage, and awareness of appropriate management may reduce frequency of blockage and reduce unnecessary interruptions to a closed urinary drainage system.
Disposable absorbent containment products (continence pads) should only be used after a thorough assessment of the client's needs with regard to preference, independence, comfort and security. This article offers a list of criteria that can be used to examine the quality of products. It then looks at a new product using this criteria.
Frequency and nocturia are common lower urinary tract symptoms associated with a variety of organic pathologies as well as with life style and psychological factors.