ciated with removal of 59% of unnecessary catheters. As did a previous study suggesting that physicians were unaware of their patients having urinary catheters, we found that reminders to physicians with less training who were directly involved in patient care enhanced the effectiveness the reminder systems. We also identified 2 potentially modifiable gaps in knowledge of inappropriate urinary ...

In this study, the in vitro adherence capabilities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans clinical isolates to urinary catheters were investigated. Quantitative analysis was performed by colony-forming unit counts and scanning electron microscopy. Results demonstrated that the adherence of P. aeruginosa to urinary catheters was enhanced in the presence of C. albicans, while C. albicans ...

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria, which ascend the catheter along its external or internal surface to the bladder and subsequently develop into biofilms on the catheter and uroepithelium. Antibiotic-treated bacteria and bacteria residing in biofilm can be difficult to culture. In this study we used culture-based and 16S rRNA gene-based culture-independent method...

DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000228 academic medical center routinely ensures that all clinicians are following best practices for maintaining urinary catheters. Inpatient and procedure areas at the organization have CAUTI prevention champions who receive routine education on CAUTI prevention and are accountable for spreading change in the areas in which they practice. Anecdotal evidence collecte...

INTRODUCTION Harm from catheter-associated urinary tract infections is a common, potentially avoidable, healthcare complication. Variation in catheter prevalence may exist and provide opportunity for reducing harm, yet to date is poorly understood. This study aimed to determine variation in the prevalence of urinary catheters between patient groups, settings, specialities and over time. METHO...

Results The questionnaire was answered 32 professionals. Participants: 28 women (87.5%). Predominant age group: 30 to 39 years 26 (81.25%). Experience of time in intensive care: 1 to 5 years: 21 (65.6%). Catheters average of 5 per week. Knowledge of the protocols on indwelling catheters: 27 (84.4%). Indications for catheterization and choosing the appropriate antiseptic for catheter insertion: ...