Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections.

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Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections.

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2018 Sep 18;:

Authors: Shuman EK, Chenoweth CE

Abstract
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection remains one of the most prevalent, yet preventable, health care-associated infections. General prevention strategies include strict adherence to hand hygiene and antimicrobial stewardship. Duration of urinary catheterization is the most important modifiable risk factor. Targeted prevention strategies include limiting urinary catheter use; physician reminder systems, nurse-initiated discontinuation protocols, and automatic stop orders have successfully decreased catheter duration. Alternatives should be considered. If catheterization is necessary, proper aseptic practices for insertion and maintenance and closed catheter collection systems are essential for prevention. The use of bladder bundles and collaboratives aids in the effective implementation of prevention measures.

PMID: 30241712 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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