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N Santos-Mendoza

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PubMed1984

Prevention of urinary tract infection during intermittent catheterization.

We studied prospectively 40 patients with recent spinal cord injuries to determine the effectiveness of the combination of oral methenamine and an intravesicular acidifying agent for prevention of urinary tract infection during intermittent catheterization. The incidences of bacteriuria and symptomatic urinary tract infections were significantly less in the treated group. This combination appears to be a safe, effective means to reduce pyelonephritis in spinal cord injury patients on intermittent catheterization.

Bacteriuria↗
PubMed1984

External fixation in quadriplegia.

Extremity fractures frequently occur at the time of spinal cord injury. Fractures immobilized by external fixation devices interfere with patient positioning and predispose to trophic ulcers. The devices also interfere with joint motion. Incorrect application may delay rather than promote fracture union. Patients with spinal cord injuries require appropriate fracture management.

Adult↗