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8. Calculation based on each catheter containing 6 g of PVC x 1825 used in a year, adding up to 10.95 kg.
9. Calculation based on EAUN Guidelines recommending an adult patient should catheterise 4-6 times a day. If an adult catheterises 5 times a day during 365 days, it will be approx. 1,825 catheterisations per year
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