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304 questions · 309 findings · 37 reviews · Headline outcomes only

No studies found 80 · 25.9%GRADE not reported 8 · 2.6%Very low 88 · 28.5%Low 75 · 24.3%Moderate 54 · 17.5%High 4 · 1.3%

Silver alloyed catheter vs silicone catheter

urinary tract infections Bacterial biofilm on the surfaces of catheters. UTI was defined as uropathogenic colonisation of urinary catheter. · patients with long‐term bladder drainage in adults

Silver alloyed catheter showed no clear difference in urinary tract infections Bacterial biofilm on the surfaces of… compared with silicone catheter (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Latex catheter vs silicone catheter

retaining catheter for less than 6 weeks procedure not specified · patients with long‐term bladder drainage in adults

Latex catheter showed no clear difference in retaining catheter for less than 6 weeks procedure not specified compared with silicone catheter (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Latex catheter vs silicone catheter

pain, bleeding or purulent discharge procedure not specified · patients with long‐term bladder drainage in adults

Latex catheter showed no clear difference in pain, bleeding or purulent discharge procedure not specified compared with silicone catheter (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review