Catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Nosocomial urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection acquired in both hospitals and nursing homes and is usually associated with catheterization. This infection would be even more common but for the use of the closed catheter system. Most modifications have not improved on the close...

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Published in:International journal of antimicrobial agents 2001-04, Vol.17 (4), p.299-303
Main Author: Warren, John W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary - therapeutic use
Bacteremia
Bacteriuria - microbiology
Bacteriuria - prevention & control
Candidiasis - drug therapy
Candidiasis - prevention & control
Catheter-associated UTI
Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects
Catheters, Indwelling - microbiology
Cross Infection - drug therapy
Cross Infection - microbiology
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Female
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections - drug therapy
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections - prevention & control
Humans
Male
Nosocomial UTI
Prevention of catheter-associated UTI
Staphylococcal Infections - drug therapy
Staphylococcal Infections - prevention & control
Urinary Catheterization - adverse effects
Urinary Catheterization - methods
Urinary Tract Infections - drug therapy
Urinary Tract Infections - microbiology
Urinary Tract Infections - prevention & control
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Summary:Nosocomial urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection acquired in both hospitals and nursing homes and is usually associated with catheterization. This infection would be even more common but for the use of the closed catheter system. Most modifications have not improved on the closed catheter itself. Even with meticulous care, this system will not prevent bacteriuria. After bacteriuria develops, the ability to limit its complications is minimal. Once a catheter is put in place, the clinician must keep two concepts in mind: keep the catheter system closed in order to postpone the onset of bacteriuria, and remove the catheter as soon as possible. If the catheter can be removed before bacteriuria develops, postponement becomes prevention.
ISSN:0924-8579
1872-7913
DOI:10.1016/S0924-8579(00)00359-9