Clean intermittent self catheterization is the process of
introducing a catheter into the bladder by oneself. The goal of
intermittent catheterization is to help prevent urinary tract
infections for anyone who is unable to properly empty their
bladder.
Review Date: 07/11/2011
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital. Also reviewed
by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
