Randomized Crossover Trial of Single Use Hydrophilic Coated vs Multiple Use Polyvinylchloride Catheters for Intermittent Catheterization to Determine Incidence of Urinary Infection

摘要

Purpose: Urinary tract infection is a key issue for long-term intermittent catheterization users. Various catheter designs and methods have evolved to decrease the risk but the evidence remains unclear regarding whether product type improves outcomes. We determined whether single use hydrophilic coated catheters reduced urinary tract infections compared to multiple use polyvinylchloride catheters for children with neurogenic bladder due to spina bifida.