Clinical and cost effectiveness of urethral catheterisation: a review.
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Reducing the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in the National Health Service (NHS) has the potential for large cost savings. This review identifies factors which affect the incidence rate of CAUTI, as well as the need for further studies investigating cost-effectiveness, particularly in the areas of silver alloy catheters and education.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of perioperative practice
دوره 20 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010