Intracavernosal injection algorithm.

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  • Jeffrey A Albaugh
چکیده

Intracavernosal injections provide an effective therapy for men with erectile dysfunction who can not take oral agents or for whom oral agents are not effective. Determining the best initial dosage can be a challenge for health care providers. A literature review and 13 years of experience working with patients receiving intracavernosal injections provide the basis for the algorithm designed to provide guidance with the dosage and titration of the injection medications.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Urologic nursing

دوره 26 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2006