Intermittent urethral catheterisation: the reality of the lubricants and catheters in the clinical practice of a Brazilian service.

Aims And Objectives: To identify how catheters and lubricants have been used among patients using intermittent urinary catheterisation in rehabilitation.

Background: The clean intermittent urinary catheterisation technique is an invasive procedure can cause discomfort, pain and urethral traumas. The use of lubricants and lubricated urinary catheters reduces the friction between the catheter and the urethral mucosa, minimising the risks.