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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"Catheter-Associated"”.

  1. Prevention of catheter-associated infections : chlorhexidine vs unmedicated solutions

    University of Malta2021

    … around 45-56% are directly related to a urethral catheter (Loveday et al., 2014). To avoid unnecessary UTIs caused by urethral catheterisations, meatal cleaning is recommended prior to insertion to prevent the introduction of bacteria within the urinary tract (NICE Guidelines, 2014). This …

    malta Repository record

  2. Implementing Ways to Reduce Catheter-associated Urinary Infections (CAUTIs)

    Keyhani, Maryam2016

    … admissions per year.The prevalence of Cather-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) on the 4th floor, the medical-surgical unit with 42 beds was significantly higher than other units. The hospital goal is to increase patient safety and satisfaction as well as reduce and prevent financial …

    usfca Repository record

  3. Standards of Care and Practice to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

    Brennan, Susan2017

    … supports decreasing the number of indwelling catheters and reducing the number of day’s catheters remain inserted, the persistent infection rates demonstrate the need for continued improvements in hospital processes and nursing practices related to urinary catheters. </p>

    usfca Repository record

  4. Strategies Used by Hospitals in a Southeastern State to Reduce Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Comparing the Outcomes by Hospital Structure and Processes

    Rife, Furnell2012

    <p>Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections are considered a clinical indicator of quality of care. A descriptive research study was conducted to identify the strategies used by hospitals to reduce or eliminate CAUTIs. Infection Control Preventionists were surveyed. In a predominately rural …

    etsu Repository record

  5. A descriptive epidemiological review of hospital admissions for UTI from long term care facilities and a systematic review of strategies to reduce the risk of catheter associated UTI in long term care facilities in order to reduce these admissions.

    Han, WeiThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston2021

    … morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Urinary catheter use greatly increases the risk of contracting a UTI. Use of a urinary catheter has been shown to increase the risk of contracting a UTI-accounting for up to 40% of nosocomial infections in one (older) study. A number of studies and reviews …

    utmb Repository record

  6. Gram-positive infections in patients with end-stage renal disease

    Spare, Mercia K.Aston University2004

    … mechanisms of Gram-positive microorganisms associated with infection in renal dialysis patients. In addition, it sought to assess the value of early serological diagnosis of dialysis catheter-associated infection and the effect of antimicrobial treatment regimens on the faecal carriage of …

    aston Repository record

  7. Bacteriology and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of urine in urology patients with indwelling urinary catheters at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.

    Moono, MisinzoThe University of Zambia2020

    Catheter associated urinary tract infection (C.A.U.T.I.) is the most common nosocomial infection in hospitals worldwide and the incidence has been reported to be upto 35%. The growing antibiotic resistance amongst the uropathogens isolated from CAUTI makes it difficult for its management.In …

    zambia Repository record

  8. Synergistic Effects of Monoculture Biofilm Dispersion and Antibiotic Treatment

    Powers, Shelbie2021

    … causative agent of many infections, including catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). While in a biofilm state, bacterial cells are less susceptible to antibiotic therapy. However, once released from a biofilm, antimicrobial susceptibility returns. In an aim to increase …

    tdl Repository record

  9. Mechanical Characteristics of Male Urethral Catheterization: Simulator and Cadaveric Donor Study

    Ling, Xiaoyin2019

    Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) is among the most common hospital acquired infection [1], while medical students placing catheters could increase CAUTI risk four times [2]. Therefore, a better understanding of the catheter insertion mechanical characteristics is needed to …

    umn Repository record

  10. A Study of Slime-Positive Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci

    Heuertz, Rita Marie

    … (CNS) have been involved in medical device and catheter-associated sepsis. Extracellular slime produced by CNS has been implicated as an important factor of pathogenicity. The current investigation involved perfection of a technique for separating slime from the bacterial cell and concentration …

    mo-state Repository record

  11. Design and Development of an Anti-fouling Urinary Catheter Utilizing Active Surface Deformation

    Levering, Vrad Wilson2015

    <p>There are over 30 million Foley urinary catheters used annually, and the greatest problem with Foley catheters is catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). CAUTIs are the number one cause of hospital-acquired infections and make up to 40% of nosocomial infections. Biofilms on …

    duke Repository record

  12. Most Effective Nursing Interventions to Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: A Critical Review of the Literature

    Flint, Jacqueline M.2020

    … with devices used in medical procedures, such as catheters or ventilators (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). HAIs monitored by the CDC include central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), ventilator associated …

    brockport Repository record

  13. Float Nurses’ Association with Nurse Sensitive Indicators: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Stephens, CatherineThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston2024

    … Pressure Injuries (HAPI), Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI), and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI). Data was collected from 25 critical care and medical/surgical units across three hospitals from April 2023 to April 2024, utilizing the National …

    utmb Repository record

  14. Increasing Chlorhexidine (CHG) Daily Bathing Compliance

    Lee, Jonathan2016

    … institutions to reduce and prevent central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). These hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) plague and complicate treatments for critically ill patients in the acute care setting. CLABSIs and …

    usfca Repository record

  15. Design of an intraperitoneal drug-release device for advanced ovarian cancer therapy

    Tanenbaum, Laura MelanieMassachusetts Institute of Technology2016

    … IV therapy alone. Large-volume infusions, drug-associated toxicity, and catheter-associated complications, however, increase morbidity and limit patient adherence, often resulting in discontinuation of IP therapy. The technical skill required for catheter implantation and IP chemotherapy …

    mit Repository record

  16. The Impact of Relational Coordination and the Nurse on Patient Outcomes

    DeJesus, Fanya

    … pressure ulcers, patient falls with injury, catheter- associated urinary tract infection, and central line-associated blood stream infection. A retrospective correlational survey design using cross sectional data was used to conduct this quantitative study. An electronic relational …

    ucf

  17. Experimental Studies on the Microbiota associated with Urinary Tract Infections

    Jayanth, Aiden MatthewUniversity of Essex2017

    … (UTIs) are one of the most common healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) accounting for 17.2% of the total HCAI’s in England. Some of the underlying issues associated with UTIs include recurrent infections, catheter associated UTIs and antibiotic resistance. These issues are responsible for …

    essex Repository record

  18. The Relationship Between Biofilm Production and Human Respiratory Cell Attachment and Invasion by Acinetobacter Baumannii

    Pearson, Rachel A.2019

    … individuals. Common infections include catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and bloodstream infections that often lead to septicemia. Increasing multidrug resistance (MDR) in <em>A. baumannii</em> warrants new …

    columbus-state Repository record

  19. Understanding protease-mediated host-pathogen interactions in <i style="">Proteus mirabilis</i>

    O'Brien, SeamusQueen's University Belfast2022

    … pathogen that is primarily implicated in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), which account for 80 % of all nosocomial infections. ZapA is an important virulence factor that contributes to the evasion of <i>P. mirabilis</i> from innate immunity via the hydrolysis of host …

    qu-belfast Repository record

  20. Ο ρόλος της εκπαίδευσης των νοσηλευτών για την πρόληψη λοιμώξεων του ουροποιητικού συστήματος στη μονάδα εντατικής θεραπείας

    Μπάρκα Έλλη, Barka Elli2026

    … Χρησιμοποιώντας συνδυασμούς λέξεων-κλειδιών όπως catheter-associated urinary tract infection, CAUTI prevention, nursing interventions, infection control, intensive care units και nurses’ knowledge and practice. Αποτελέσματα: Η διαδικασία επιλογής των μελετών απεικονίστηκε σε διάγραμμα ροής, όπου …

    athens Repository record

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