Table 54Hydrophilic coated vs. silicone catheters for long term indwelling catheterisation - Clinical summary of findings

OutcomeHydrophilicSiliconeRelative riskAbsolute effectQuality
Mean catheter time in situ (days)3633-MD 32.91 higher (15.14 to 50.68 higher)MODERATE
Encrustations leading to catheter change11/36 (30.6%)9/33 (27.3%)RR 1.12 (0.53 to 2.36)33 more per 1000 (128 fewer to 371 more)LOW
Catheter related adverse events1/36 (2.8%)7/33 (21.2%)RR 0.13 (0.02 to 1.01)185 fewer per 1000 (208 fewer to 2 more)LOW

From: 10, Long term urinary catheters

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