Springer Clinical Application of Urologic Catheters, Devices and Products

Designed to provide a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the use of urologic catheters and devices in clinical practice. Sections of the book have been structured to review the overall indication for the use of urologic catheters and devices, types available, complications and management. This text fills a critical need for resource materials on these topics. The book also includes highly practical presentations and of typical patients with catheters or devices seen in the clinical practice of geriatric urology, all in the form of case presentations with expert analysis and editorial commentary. Highlighting the integrated multidimensional aspects of care for urology patients, this book is unique in the inclusion of collaborating multidisciplinary authors who are all recognized experts in their field. Written entirely by urologic specialists, Clinical Application of Urologic Catheters, Devices and Products provides a unique and valuable resource in the field of practicing urology, for urologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and for those currently in training. Review “This outstanding textbook fills a lack and provides the reader with handy practical information. Urologists, whatever their interests, will find in this well-resourced work everything they need to know about urologic devices used in daily practice.” (Paul Meria, European Urology Today, June-July, 2018) “The book is designed primarily for urological providers, including attending urologists of all subspecialties, urology resident physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and urology nurses and medical assistants. … This is a much-needed reference for any urological provider's library. With the wide range of tools available for the numerous urologic conditions, this contemporary book provides access to relevant, evidence-based clinical and patient-centered information.” (Whitney R. Smith, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2018) From the Back Cover Designed to provide a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the use of urologic catheters and devices in clinical practice. Sections of the book have been structured to review the overall indication for the use of urologic catheters and devices, types available, complications and management. This text fills a critical need for resource materials on these topics. The book also includes highly practical presentations and of typical patients with catheters or devices seen in the clinical practice of geriatric urology, all in the form of case presentations with expert analysis and editorial commentary. Highlighting the integrated multidimensional aspects of care for urology patients, this book is unique in the inclusion of collaborating multidisciplinary authors who are all recognized experts in their field. Written entirely by urologic specialists, d valuable resource in the field of practicing urology, for urologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and for those currently in training. About the Author Diane K. Newman, DNP, FAAN, BCB-PMD Research Investigator Senior and Adjunct Associate Professor of Urology in Surgery Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania