How does the infection risk compare between suprapubic and Foley catheters in quadriplegic patients?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18202557
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Abstract

Suprapubic catheters are associated with a lower infection risk compared to Foley catheters in quadriplegic patients, according to existing evidence. Further research tailored to this patient group would clarify these differences further.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Nosocomial Infections in ICU Urinary Tract Infections Management

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
9 January 2026