HOW I DO IT

• How I Do It: PureWick female external catheter: a non-invasive urine management system for incontinent women

  Uhr Alex, Glick Lydia, Barron Suzanne, Zavodnick Jillian, Mark R. James, Shenot Patrick, Murphy Alana, MD Department of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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  Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common hospital-acquired infections and remain a significant medical and financial challenge to the healthcare system. Despite this risk, incontinent women may require prolonged catheterization to accurately monitor urine output and prevent skin breakdown. The PureWick Female External Urinary Catheter is a promising non-invasive urine collection system for use in incontinent women that may help reduce CAUTI rates, maintain skin integrity, accurately quantify urine output, and avoid extra healthcare costs.

  Keywords: urinary incontinence, catheter associated UTI (CAUTI), female external collection device,

  Jun 2021 (Vol. 28, Issue 3 , Page 10669)
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• Intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxinA injection: how I do it

  Shenot J. Patrick , Mark Ryan J., MD Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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  Overactive bladder is a highly prevalent condition that may have significant impact on quality of life. This condition may be idiopathic or may have a neurogenic etiology. Antimuscarinics have long been the preferred agents for the treatment of this condition. OnabotulinumtoxinA, an injectible agent that prevents presynaptic release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, has emerged as an important option in the management of patients with urinary incontinence caused by refractory detrusor overactivity. This manuscript describes our technique for performing utilizing this therapy, describes key equipment needed and provides technical tips for avoiding common pitfalls.

  Keywords: overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, onabotulinumtoxinA,

  Feb 2013 (Vol. 20, Issue 1 , Page 6649)
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