Keywords

bladder, CBI, continuous bladder irrigation, hematuria, intermittent bladder irrigation, manual bladder irrigation, urinary bladder, urine

Authors

1. Lucas, Amy MSN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K
2. Ward, Cynthia W. DNP, RN-BC, CMSRN, ACNS-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Bladder irrigation is performed to restore or maintain the patency of an indwelling urinary catheter. This article outlines the best practices to perform this procedure and prevent adverse events.