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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
What CAUTI stands for?
An innovative, streamlined, evidence-based clinical tool developed by leading experts.
What is the ANA CAUTI Prevention Tool?
If Patient HAS NOT urinated within 4-6 hours and/or complains of bladder fullness.
When should the nurse determine presence of incomplete bladder emptying ?
Most commonly reported hospital-acquired condition
What is a CAUTI infection.
1) Fewer Catheters Used, 2) Timely Removal and 3) Insertion, Maintenance and Post-Removal Care
What are the 3 key practice strategies to reduce CAUTI?
Perform peri-care, then, re-perform hand hygiene.
What should be done before insertion of Foley Catheter?
It leads to extended hospital stays, increased health care costs, and patient morbidity and mortality.
What are the consequences of a CAUTI infection?
Acute Urinary Retention
What is Criteria for Indwelling Urinary Catheter insertion?
By using a separate, clean collecting container for each patient; avoid splashing, and prevent contact of the drainage spout.
What is how to empty drainage bag regularly?