Caring for a urinary catheter: Preventing an infection (CAUTI) - 07/2018

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Caring for a urinary catheter: Preventing an infection (CAUTI)

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Abstract

This handout explains how to care for a urinary cathether. It includes what catheter-associated urinary tract infections are, how they are treated, and care that will help prevent them.

Author

Patient Care Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2011

Revision Date

07/2018

Print Abstract

General Subject

Hospital Stay

Urinary and Reproductive System Disorders

Specific Subject/Keyword

Catheterization

Urinary Tract

Catheter-related Infections

Urinary Tract Infections

Languages

English

Record ID

3817