Innovative Dual Catheter Irrigation Technique for Clot Retention in a Hospice Setting: A Case Report
Clot retention can be challenging to manage in a hospice setting in the final days, especially if a blocked urethral catheter cannot be replaced. Small-bore suprapubic irrigation using equipment commonly available in hospices can provide symptom relief without the need to transfer to acute settings.
Authors
- David Wenzel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3437-0785)
- Luke Feathers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6407-6958)
- Kirby I. Bland
Institutions
- University of Leicester (GB)
- Hospice UK (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70849
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wellcome Trust