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- Rajesh Ramanathan and Therese M Duane.
- Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 1200 East Broad Street, PO Box 980454, Richmond, VA 23298, USA.
- Surg. Clin. North Am. 2014 Dec 1;94(6):1351-68.
AbstractCatheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are common in surgical patients. CAUTI are associated with adverse patient outcomes, and negatively affects public safety reporting and reimbursement. Inappropriate catheter use and prolonged catheter duration are major risk factors for CAUTI. CAUTI pathogenesis and treatment are complicated by the presence of biofilms. Prevention strategies include accurate identification and tracking of CAUTIs, and the development of institutional guidelines for the appropriate use, duration, alternatives, and removal of indwelling urinary catheters.Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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