Table 3 Characteristics of the patients and UCs
Characters of Patients and Catheters | n (375) | % |
|---|---|---|
Patient’s Gender | ||
Male | 239 | 63.7 |
Female | 136 | 36.3 |
Patient age (years) | ||
12- <18 | 19 | 5.1 |
18–30 | 77 | 20.5 |
> 30–40 | 77 | 20.5 |
> 40–50 | 63 | 16.8 |
> 50–60 | 64 | 17.1 |
> 60 | 75 | 20 |
Patient Diagnosis | ||
Cardiac disorders | 67 | 17.9 |
Respiratory disorders | 34 | 9.1 |
Neurologic disorders | 56 | 14.9 |
Renal disorders | 56 | 14.9 |
Urological disorders | 47 | 12.5 |
Endocrine disorders | 18 | 4.8 |
Oncology (Cancer) | 22 | 5.9 |
GIT and Hepatobiliary disorders | 32 | 8.5 |
Musculoskeletal disorders | 26 | 6.9 |
Other (obstetric, gynecology disorder … etc.) | 17 | 4.5 |
Indications/reasons for Catheterization | ||
Patient unconscious | 103 | 27.5 |
For urine output monitoring | 135 | 36 |
Perioperative | 63 | 16.8 |
Patient on bed rest or bedridden | 50 | 13.3 |
Others | 24 | 6.4 |
Type of Catheter: | ||
Retention catheter (IUC with double lumen and balloon) | 359 | 95.7 |
Straight catheters (a single-lumen without balloon) | 16 | 4.3 |
Catheter Material | ||
Silicon | 185 | 49.3 |
Latex | 147 | 39.2 |
Other (Plastic, Rubber) | 43 | 11.5 |
Catheter Size | ||
6–10 | 19 | 5.1 |
12–14 | 121 | 32.3 |
16–18 | 208 | 55.5 |
≥ 20 | 27 | 7.2 |