Evaluation of "UroShield" Device Impact Upon Side Effects and Complications of Urinary Catheter Usage

Evaluation of "UroShield" Device Impact Upon Side Effects and Complications of Urinary Catheter Usage

Evaluation of "UroShield" device impact upon side effects and complications of urinary catheter usage.

The use of urinary catheters is a common medical practice in the perioperative setting.

As such, it exposes the patient to certain comorbidities, including urinary tract infections.

The infectious process is known to begin with a development of a biofilm on the catheter's surface. This fact makes it an attractive target for UTI prevention technology.

Ultrasound waves were shown to reduce biofilm buildup in-vitro. We plan to determine the efficacy of this method in vivo.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who need to insert a catheter urine as part of their treatment and rehabilitation at the orthopedic ward.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients undergoing an invasive procedure in the past month some urinary tract, or the existence of a well-known structural pathology.
2. patients with a urinary tract infection in the past year.
3. Patients with a urinary tract infection when inserting a catheter.
4. pregnant women.
5. Patients under the age of 18.
6. without judgment.