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CAUTI (who is most at risk? (female patients versus male patients, if the…
CAUTI
who is most at risk?
female patients versus male patients
if the catheter was inserted outside of the OR
duration of time catheter is in place
comorbidities
what causes a CAUTI?
not emptying drainage bag frequently
bacteria from stool getting on the catheter
Contaminated catheter upon insertion
not cleaning catheter regularly
ways to prevent infection:
hand washing
sterile technique
PPE
utilize proper technique when inserting
symptoms of catheter infection:
foul smelling urine
fever/chills
cloudy urine
urine leakage around catheter