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Avoiding potential harm by improving appropriateness of urinary catheter use in 18 emergency departments.

Fakih MG, Heavens M, Grotemeyer J, et al. Avoiding potential harm by improving appropriateness of urinary catheter use in 18 emergency departments. Ann Emerg Med. 2014;63(6):761-8.e1. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.02.013.

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July 16, 2014
Fakih MG, Heavens M, Grotemeyer J, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2014;63(6):761-8.e1.
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This pre-post study found that implementation of institutional guidelines for urinary catheter placement led by a clinician champion in emergency departments decreased inappropriate catheter use. The authors recommend establishing guidelines for placement, engaging clinician champions, conducting audits, and providing feedback to improve safety related to catheters.

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Fakih MG, Heavens M, Grotemeyer J, et al. Avoiding potential harm by improving appropriateness of urinary catheter use in 18 emergency departments. Ann Emerg Med. 2014;63(6):761-8.e1. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.02.013.

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