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Urinary Catheterization Risks. Injury to the urethra. Other complications from using a urinary catheter include. Complications adverse events external urinary catheters an external urine collection device eucd may be external and less invasive but they are not free of risks. Allergic reaction to the material used in the catheter such as latex.
Several complications with ic have been described however including urinary tract infection genital infection urethral bleeding urethritis urethral stricture and bladder stones. The main disadvantage of a urinary catheter is that the equipment can sometimes allow bacteria to enter the body. These types of infection are collectively known as urinary tract infections. Other complications from using a urinary catheter include. Complications adverse events external urinary catheters an external urine collection device eucd may be external and less invasive but they are not free of risks. This can cause an infection in the urethra bladder or less commonly in the kidneys.
Findings twelve research studies were included which showed the presence of short term indwelling urinary catheters increased the risk of infection length of hospital stay and mortality rates.
Other complications from using a urinary catheter include. Blood may also be present if there is an infection in the urinary tract. Blood in the urine. Complications and adverse effects include skin lesion ulceration and breakdown from pressure necrosis and moisture urethral fistula or very rarely gangrene of the penis. Several complications with ic have been described however including urinary tract infection genital infection urethral bleeding urethritis urethral stricture and bladder stones. These types of infection are known as urinary tract infections utis.