Authors

1. Dean , Nicole L.
2. Gras , James
3. Lantz , Ellen E.
4. Patterson , Jillian P.
5. Inglese , Gary
6. Goldstine , Jimena V.
7. Medina-Rivera , Mariely
8. Bionda , Nina
9. Strickland , Aaron D.
10. Sileika , Tadas S.

Abstract

The combination of a ring cap, protective introducer tip, and protective sleeve provides additional protection when compared to sleeve alone from transferring microbial contamination from the meatus to the advancing catheter. Additional research is needed to determine whether these design features result in fewer urinary tract infections among intermittent catheter users.