A R.I. nurse has patented an alternative for patients who need catheters
PROVIDENCE — Katelyn Holt has been a nurse for over a decade. Throughout her career, she has noticed that the catheters her ...
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Outpatient Foley Catheter versus Inpatient Prostaglandin E2 Gel for Induction of Labour
Prior to the trial, inpatient IOL, using vaginal PGE2 for cervical preparation when required (Bishop Score <7 and cervical dilation <2 cm), or Foley catheter if there were contraindications to ...
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FDA approves Bismarck doctor’s new catheter design
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Nearly 30 million Foley catheters are used in the U.S. each year. They are often necessary for maintaining a patient’s hygiene while receiving medical care. However ...
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Vaginoscopic urinary catheter placement in female dogs
Urinary catheter placement in dogs may be necessary for certain surgical procedures or for treatment of certain conditions. This column describes the vaginoscopic placement of an indwelling female ...
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Outpatient Foley Catheter versus Inpatient Prostaglandin E2 Gel for Induction of Labour
The purpose of this study was to assess feasibility, clinical effectiveness and patient acceptability of outpatient Foley catheter (OPC) vs. inpatient vaginal PGE2 (IP) for induction of labour ...