Reducing the risk of healthcare associated infection (HCAI) is a key government target (Department of Health, 2003). Indwelling urethral catheters are one of the most common invasive medical devices used in acute care settings and, consequently, are a frequent cause of HCAI. This article describes 10 key issues and best practice points for practitioners to consider when caring for someone who r...

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Abstract Introduction Catheter associated urinary tract infections account for 40% of hospital acquired infections. They are with biofilms consisting bacterial cells enmeshed in a self-generated extracellular matrix adhering to catheter surfaces. We have developed novel polymer family that, coated onto catheters, creates “non-stick” surface preventing biofilm development. Method Prospective coh...

BACKGROUND Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common hospital acquired infection. The major associated cause is indwelling urinary catheters. Currently there are many types of catheters available. A variety of specialised urethral catheters have been designed to reduce the risk of infection. These include antiseptic impregnated catheters and antibiotic impregnated catheters. Other issues...

February 2016 Home Healthcare Now 105 denced-based guidelines. When the IUC is reinserted, microorganisms that inhabit the distal urethra can be directly introduced into the bladder and increase the risk for a UTI. Changing an IUC at routine, fixed intervals (e.g., 28 days or monthly) is not recommended by: • Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology [APIC] (2014) • Ce...

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Long-term use of indwelling medical catheters has often been hindered by catheter-associated nosocomial infections. In this study the effectiveness of silver coating of polystyrene and polyethylene polymers was investigated. Polymer pieces of 2 cm2 each were coated with a thin layer of silver using electroless plating technique. Silver-coated polymers were challenged with cultures of four diffe...

Introduction: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a nosocomial multi drug resistant opportunistic pathogen which causes infections in vulnerable patients with cancer, cystic fibrosis and indwelling catheters. Methods: 45 clinical S. maltophilia isolates were collected from blood samples and identified by biochemical tests. Susceptibility to different antibiotics including co-trimoxazole, levofloxac...

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