Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the Intensive Care Unit - 24/11/12
, Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH bRésumé |
Urinary tract infection remains one of the most common healthcare-associated infections in the intensive care unit and predominantly occurs in patients with indwelling urinary catheters. Duration of catheterization is the most important risk factor for developing catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). General strategies for preventing CAUTI include measures such as adherence to hand hygiene. Targeted strategies for preventing CAUTI include limiting the use and duration of urinary catheters, using aseptic technique for catheter insertion, and adhering to proper catheter care. Anti-infective catheters may be considered in some settings. Successful implementation of these measures has decreased urinary catheter use and CAUTI.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Prevention, Healthcare-associated, Urinary tract infection, ICU, Urinary catheter
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| Disclosures: C.E.C.—none and S.S.—honoraria and speaking fees from academic medical centers, hospitals, specialty societies, state-based hospital associations, and nonprofit foundations (eg, Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Institute for Healthcare Improvement) for lectures about catheter-associated urinary tract infection. |
Vol 29 - N° 1
P. 19-32 - janvier 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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