Indwelling CAUTI In Patients

It is essential to 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. Two of the most important strategies for prevention of CAUTI are to limit insertion to only those conditions for which there is an indication and to remove catheters as soon as possible. Although the indwelling urinary catheter may be indicated in critically ill or perioperative patients, the timing of removal is often influenced by nurse or physician convenience rather than individual care needs.