Prevention
Prevention 1
Daily Catheter Cares
Cause 1
Contamination or Ineffective Catheter Cares
Findings 1
Cloudy Urine
Treatment 1
Oral or IV Antibiotics
Education 1
Improves understanding of catheters (reason for use, and that it should be removed as soon as possible)
Prevention 2
Cause 2
Break in Sterility Upon Insertion of Catheter
Findings 2
Fever
Treatment 2
Remove/Change Catheter
Education 2
Improves patient safety by reducing infection risks
Prevention 3
Proper Use/Duration of Catheter
Cause 3
Excessive Use/Duration of Catheter
Findings 3
Cognitive Changes/Confusion (elderly)
Treatment 3
Increase Fluids
Education 3
Reduces prolonged hospital stays
Prevention Extras
Drainage bag kept below the bladder and off the floor, kept form kinking, proper hand hygiene, and changing catheter at least once a month if chronic
Causes Extras
Not emptying the bag often enough, and improper flow back into the bladder
Findings Extras
Blood in urine, strong odor, pain, chills, and fatigue
Treatment Extras
If not treated, can lead to serious injury of the kidneys and their function and can lead to sepsis.
Education Extras
Important to just communicate with the patient on what the catheter is and why it is being used and to discuss with them how to prevent CAUTI's.