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Review
. 2016 Dec;30(4):869-885.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2016.07.007.

Urinary Tract Infections

Carol E Chenoweth  1 , Sanjay Saint  2
Affiliations
Review

Urinary Tract Infections

Carol E Chenoweth et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) remains one of the most prevalent, yet preventable, health care-associated infections and predominantly occurs in patients with indwelling urinary catheters. Targeted strategies for prevention of CAUTI include limiting urinary catheter use; physician reminder systems, nurse-initiated discontinuation protocols, and automatic stop orders have successfully decreased catheter duration. Alternatives to indwelling catheters should be considered in appropriate patients. If indwelling catheterization is necessary, proper aseptic practices for catheter insertion and maintenance and closed catheter collection system is essential for preventing CAUTI. The use of "bladder bundles" and collaboratives aids in the effective implementation of CAUTI prevention measures.

Keywords: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection; Health care–associated infection; Prevention; Urinary catheter.

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