Catheter stabilization devices are being increasingly employed in minimally invasive operations and surgeries. The catheter is stabilized or secured in order to avoid unintentional removal, decrease trauma to the bladder and the urethra, and reduce the tissues inflammation. The primary objective of catheter securement is to put a halt to the excessive traction or pull on the catheter. There are several procedures that are employed for stabilizing a catheter such as adhesive anchors, catheter straps, and taping, among others.
Catheters are employed for patients who are suffering from several disorders such as urinary retention and urinary incontinence, and among patients who have gone through genital or prostrate surgery or are suffering from ailments such as neurological illnesses such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
As related companies invest in developing simple solutions, the global hemodialysis catheter market is gradually overcoming its challenges of avoiding infections. Pursuit Vascular has been working on small plastic screw caps for hemodialysis catheters that have been shown to reduce infection risk by 69 percent. The Clear Guard HD Antimicrobial Barrier Caps, which are designed to prevent waste material from moving out of the catheter or into it when it is not in use, have been quietly tested by the company.
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