OBJECTIVES: To evaluate in an in vitro study the irrigation and drainage capabilities of a variety of available catheters. Three-way Foley ... (maximal urinary flow rate 8.9 +/- 1.3 mL/s and ...

of them had an IUC (range hospitals 13.4–27.3). Initial catheter placement was inappropriate in 5.2% of patients and 7.5% patients had an inappropriate indication at the day of the survey.