The Implementation of a New Perineal Care Protocol to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the Intensive Care Unit

The Implementation of a New Perineal Care Protocol to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the Intensive Care Unit

Urinary tract infections associated with the use of an indwelling urinary catheter (CAUTI) are one of the most common hospital-acquired infections, accounting for more than 12% of the infections reported by acute care hospitals. CAUTI's are associated with numerous complications, including prol...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of infection control 2016-06, Vol.44 (6), p.S99-S99
Hauptverfasser: Reeths, Anne, RN MS CIC, Merkatoris, Robyn, RN, MSN, CCRN, ACNP
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Catheters
Hospitals
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
Risk assessment
Urinary tract diseases
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Zusammenfassung:Urinary tract infections associated with the use of an indwelling urinary catheter (CAUTI) are one of the most common hospital-acquired infections, accounting for more than 12% of the infections reported by acute care hospitals. CAUTI's are associated with numerous complications, including prolonged hospital stay, bloodstream infections, and even death. Between 15-25% of hospitalized patients receive urinary catheters at some point during their hospital stay, putting them at risk for CAUTI.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.132