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Clean intermittent self catheterisation

New compact micro-hole zone catheter enables women to achieve effective bladder emptying without flow-stops

This investigation aimed to demonstrate that bladder-emptying performance is improved when an MHZC is used rather than CEC. Endpoints related to the risk of flow-stops, namely RV1, the number of...

Evaluating the impact of a new clean intermittent self-catheterisation device: experiences of male patients

Clean intermittent self-catheterisation (CISC) has long been considered the gold standard for bladder drainage (Nazarko, 2024). Royal College of Nursing (RCN) (2021) guidance on catheter care...

Understanding the challenges faced by men learning to live with clean intermittent self-catheterisation

Shaw et al (2008) stated that there is an assumption that QoL will improve with any given treatment; however, the treatment itself may prove difficult and have a significant impact on people. CISC...

Product evaluation of the Luja Micro-hole Zone Technology in clean intermittent self-catheterisation

CISC is a common, well-tolerated procedure employed to empty a bladder that is dysfunctional, usually because of neurological or urological voiding issues. The procedure involves passing a catheter...

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