The balloon catheter bleeding risk no one talks about
For the longest time, indwelling balloon catheters have been the norm in the care of ICU patients. They are often used to help nursing staff keep high-acuity patients clean, manage fecal incontinence, and curb breakdown of skin. Initially, they have been seen to be a useful and reliable solution for problems related to fecal incontinence (FI).
But in oncology ICUs, their use brings up an important question that is overlooked: Are …
The balloon catheter bleeding risk no one talks about
