作者: Manish M. Tiwari , Mary E. Charlton , James R. Anderson , Elizabeth D. Hermsen , Mark E. Rupp
DOI: 10.1016/J.AJIC.2011.03.032
关键词: Medicine 、 Urinary system 、 Prospective cohort study 、 Observational study 、 Intensive care medicine 、 Urinary catheter 、 Appropriate use 、 Risk factor 、 Catheter 、 Medical record
摘要: Background Despite the well-recognized role of urinary catheters in nosocomial tract infections, data on risk factors associated with inappropriate catheter use are scarce. Methods A prospective review electronic medical records 436 patients admitted to an adult medical-surgical unit between October and December 2007 was performed examine appropriateness use. Results The 157 144 observed. total 557 catheter-days were recorded these patients, which 175 (31.4%) found be based study criteria. number used duration catheterization for ( P Conclusions Significant rates a trend toward longer hospitalization These findings underscore importance establishing guidelines effective policy implementation appropriate hospitalized patients.