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Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)

Publication Date: December 1, 2009

Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

Appropriate Urinary Catheter Use

Insert catheters only for appropriate indications (see Table 2 for guidance), and leave in place only as long as needed. (Category IB)

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Minimize urinary catheter use and duration of use in all patients, particularly those at higher risk for CAUTI or mortality from catheterization such as women, the elderly, and patients with impaired immunity.

(Category IB)

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Overview

Title

Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)

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