CAUTI
Jessica Levine
Created on March 8, 2023
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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Prevention
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Appropriate Indications for Urinary Catheter Use
- Acute urinary retention and bladder outlet obstruction
- The need for accurate measurement of output in critically ill patients
- Perioperative use in selected surgeries
- Assist in healing of open sacral and perineal wounds in the incontinent patient
- In patients requiring immobilization (e.g., trauma with unstable spine)
- For comfort for end of life care if needed
Duration of catheterization is the most important risk factor for development of urinary tract infection
The risk of urinary tract infection increases 7 percent each day that a patient has a urinary catheter in place.
7%
OR personnel have little control on reducing duration of cathterization. Let's review considerations well within the sphere of control of OR personnel.
- Appropriate skin antisepsis
- Steps of proper catheter insertion
- Aseptic maintenance of catheter system
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The importance of proper hand hygiene cannot be overstated. The healthcare personnel should perform hand hygiene before initiating urinary catheter insertion and then again after the procedure is complete.
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Preparation of Urinary Catheter Tray
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Male Catheterization
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Female Catheterization
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