PREVENTION OF CATHETER-ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.58395/gsn1ve22Keywords:
Urologic Diseases, urinary tract, Catheter-Related Infections, urinary catheterAbstract
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) represent a significant global public health challenge.
Objective: to analyze the available evidence on the prevention of urinary catheter-associated infections to reduce the risk of infection.
Methods: we conducted a systematic review that included 21 articles published in high impact databases.
Results and discussion: the prevalence of UTI varies between 15 and 48% of cases of total healthcare-associated infections (HCAI), the main risk factors include catheter length of stay, inadequate management and comorbidities. Its main prevention measures are: hand hygiene, continuous education, restricted use, antisepsis of the insertion site, use of checklists.
Conclusion: Reduction of prolonged catheter use, hand hygiene, and training are key strategies for its prevention, thus improving patient safety.
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