Table 3 Characteristics of patients having a urinary catheter (n=309)
Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
Catheterization required | 288 (93.2) |
Length of time the catheter remained in situ (day) | |
0-2 | 22 (7.1) |
3-7 | 87 (28.2) |
8-29 | 143 (46.3) |
30 and over | 57 (18.4) |
The place where catheterization was performed | |
Ward | 163 (52.7) |
ICU | 90 (29.4) |
Emergency ward | 43 (14.1) |
Operating room | 11 (3.6) |
Outpatient clinic | 2 (0.7) |
Drainage bag under the bed’s level | 295 (96.0) |
Drainage bag in proper position | 256 (83.4) |
Drainage bag with outlet tap | 253 (82.4) |
Catheter set present | 201 (65.5) |
Routine catheter change applied | 106 (34.5) |
Drainage bag touching the floor | 45 (14.6) |