Mikel L. Gray, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCN-AP, FAANP presented “Chronic Catheter Patients Made Simple” during the 11th Urology Today Conference on October 29, 2023.
How to cite: Gray, Mikel L. “Chronic Catheter Patients Made Simple.” October 29, 2023. Accessed Aug 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/chronic-catheter-patients-made-simple/
Chronic Catheter Patients Made Simple – Summary
Mikel L. Gray, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCN-AP, FAANP, addresses the complexities of managing chronic catheter patients, offering insights and strategies to simplify their care. He discusses the types of catheters commonly used in chronic care, including indwelling urethral catheters, suprapubic catheters, and intermittent catheters, highlighting the indications for each type and providing guidance on selecting the most appropriate catheter based on individual patient needs and conditions.
Dr. Gray underscores the critical importance of infection prevention and best practices for catheter insertion and maintenance. He discusses the role of antimicrobial catheters and the appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics in reducing infection rates and addresses the causes of catheter blockages.
About The 11th Urology Today Conference:
Presented by chair Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, the 11th Urology Today conference was designed to keep urologists, urologic oncologists, and other healthcare providers educated on the most pertinent issues in urology practices. Areas of focus included urologic oncology, men’s health and reconstruction, female urology, pediatric urology, kidney stones and related conditions, and methods of providing the best care amidst the required logistics of the business side of medicine.
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