Instillation of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide or Distilled Vinegar in Urethral Catheter Drainage Bag to Decrease Catheter-Associated Bacteriuria

Biological Research For Nursing

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 78-87

  Washington, Eric A ^a  

^a VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

bacteriuria; catheterization; distilled vinegar; hydrogen peroxide; irrigation; propagation; urinary drainage system

Indexed keywords

ACETIC ACID; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE;

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; BACTERIURIA; FEMALE; HUMAN; INDWELLING CATHETER; MALE; MICROBIOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; NURSING; PATIENT EDUCATION;

ACETIC ACID; ADULT; AGED; AGED, 80 AND OVER; BACTERIURIA; CATHETERS, INDWELLING; FEMALE; HUMANS; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PATIENT EDUCATION;

EID: 0035495453     PISSN: 10998004     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/109980040200300203     Document Type: Article

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