Host and bacterial proteases influence biofilm formation and virulence in a murine model of enterococcal catheter-associated urinary tract infection [PDF]
, 2017 Urinary tract infections: targeting enzymes might help Identifying bacterial and host enzymes that support biofilm formation may help prevent urinary tract infections caused by catheters.
Caparon, Michael G +5 more
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Effect of reduced urinary catheter duration on time to ambulation after VATS lobectomy
Surgery in Practice and Science, 2023 Introduction: Faster time to ambulation (TTA) after video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is associated with improved outcomes. We hypothesized that reduced urinary catheter duration leads to shorter TTA after VATS lobectomy.
Kian C. Banks +11 more
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Spontaneous Bladder Perforation in a Patient with a Long-Term Intraurethral Catheter [PDF]
Urogenital Tract Infection, 2023 Urinary catheters are commonly used to address various urinary problems. However, the catheter itself can be a cause of several complications, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections, damage to the bladder and kidneys, and, in extremely ...
Taegi Choi +8 more
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Use of in vitro and haptic assessments in the characterisation of surface lubricity [PDF]
, 2018 Lubricity is a key property of hydrophilic-coated urinary catheter surfaces. In vitro tests are commonly employed for evaluation of surface properties in the development of novel catheter coating technologies, however, their value in predicting the more ...
Corbett, Dan J. +3 more
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Case study : a patient-clinician collaboration that identified and prioritized evidence gaps and stimulated research development [PDF]
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Buckley, Brian S +2 more
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Current material engineering strategies to prevent catheter encrustation in urinary tracts
Materials Today Bio, 2022 Catheters and ureteric stents have played a vital role in relieving urinary obstruction in many urological conditions. With the increasing use of urinary catheters/stents, catheter/stent-related complications such as infection and encrustation are also ...
Qin Yao +5 more
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The impact of nighttime intensivists on medical intensive care unit infection-related indicators [PDF]
, 2015 In 2013, a before-and-after intervention study was conducted to evaluate the effect 24-hour intensivist coverage on length of stay and rates of catheter-associated urinary tract infection, central-line associated blood stream infection, and ventilator ...
Babcock, Hilary M +3 more
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GMS Hygiene and Infection Control, 2016 Introduction: Urinary tract infections range among the most frequent infections not only in hospital patients but also in residents of long-term care facilities for the elderly. Urinary catheters are the greatest risk factor for urinary tract infections.
Heudorf, Ursel +5 more
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Inpatient urine cultures are frequently performed without urinalysis or microscopy: Findings from a large academic medical center [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVETo describe the frequency of urine cultures performed in inpatients without additional testing for pyuriaDESIGNRetrospective cohort studySETTINGA 1,250-bed academic tertiary referral centerPATIENTSHospitalized adultsMETHODSThis study included ...
Carson, Abigail L +6 more
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Patient and community nurse perspectives on recruitment to a randomized controlled trial of urinary catheter washout solutions [PDF]
, 2019 Aims To provide evidence around the acceptability of a proposed randomised controlled trial (RCT) of catheter washout solutions. Design: A sample of senior community nursing staff (n=7) were interviewed and four focus groups with a sample of community
Hagen, Suzanne +4 more
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