Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

[摘要] Urinary tract infections are the most common nosocomial infection, accounting for up to 40% of infections reported by acute care hospitals.1,2 Up to 80% of urinary tract infections are associated with the presence of an indwelling urinary catheter.3 A catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) increases hospital cost and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.2,5,6 CAUTIs are considered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to represent a reasonably preventable complication of hospitalization. As such, no additional payment is provided to hospitals for CAUTI treatment–related costs.5

[学科分类] 护理学

[关键词] Campylobacter;proljev;dob