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Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2018Catheter-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.
Emily K, Shuman, Carol E, Chenoweth
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Nursing Older People, 1993
This article explores the nursing management techniques for this common invasive treatment. It relates to UKCC Professional Development categories: Educational development and Reducing Risk.
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This article explores the nursing management techniques for this common invasive treatment. It relates to UKCC Professional Development categories: Educational development and Reducing Risk.
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: new aspects of novel urinary catheters
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 2006Nosocomial urinary tract infection is the most common infection acquired both in hospitals and nursing homes and is usually associated with catheterisation. These catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) have been reported to increase mortality and have a considerable economic impact.
U-Syn, Ha, Yong-Hyun, Cho
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Zero toxicity urinary catheters
Nursing Standard, 1988A range of urinary catheters that guarantee zero toxicity is now on the market.
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Auditing urinary catheter care
Nursing Standard, 2012Urinary catheters are the main cause of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections among inpatients. Healthcare staff can reduce the risk of patients developing an infection by ensuring they give evidence-based care and by removing the catheter as soon as it is no longer necessary.
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Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2012Catheter-acquired urinary infection is the most common device-associated healthcare-acquired infection. Although most patients are asymptomatic, symptomatic infection may occur and is associated with increased morbidity and costs. Long-term indwelling catheters are associated with more complex microbiology and greater morbidity than short-term ...
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Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections
Infectious Disease Clinics of North AmericaCatheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and costly hospital-acquired infections, yet they are largely preventable. The greatest modifiable risk factor for developing a CAUTI is duration of catheterization, including initial indwelling catheter placement when it may not otherwise be necessary.
Elizabeth, Scruggs-Wodkowski +3 more
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Chronic urinary catheter blockage
Nursing Standard, 1991Catheter blockage is a common complication of long-term urinary catheterisation which causes distress to the patient and presents management problems for both nursing and medical practitioners. Jennifer Kohler-Ockmore's study aimed to investigate some of the factors which may cause catheter blockage and how they may be overcome.
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Managing External Urinary Catheters
Infectious Disease Clinics of North AmericaThis narrative review explores the use of external urinary catheters. These devices are available in various types and materials for male and female patients. The indications for the use of external urinary catheters include managing incontinence linked to overactive bladder and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction.
Corina, Lopez +2 more
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