Abstract
A new resterilizable, low cost, and convenient catheter for long-term sterile intermittent catheterization of the neurogenic bladder is described. Average self-catheterization time is 2 minutes. It can be performed successfully in a wheelchair. Estimated average cost per catheterization is 10 to 20 cents. The reduced cost and greater convenience of the Wu Reusable Catheter make sterile long-term intermittent catheterization feasible for spinal cord injured patients. This should lead to reduction of urologic morbidity encountered with indwelling and external catheterization.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 39-42 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1981 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation