Infection Rates with Urinary Devices
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Authors
Derby, Faith
Date of Issue
2024
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Presentation
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en_US
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Abstract
In 2015, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported urinary tract infections (UTI) accounted for 62,700 infections in acute hospitals. Most UTIs are caused from catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) resulting in complications such as prolonged hospital stays, increased cost, and mortality. The Foley catheter is the most common internal urinary catheter (IUC) and consists of a tube that is inserted through the urethra, into the bladder, where urine then drains into a bag outside of the body. In recent years, a new device, a female external urinary device (FEUD), was developed as an alternative to IUCs in women. These external devices adhere to the labia with the use of continuous suction and divert urine away from the body into a canister. The purpose of this Evidence- Based Practice review is to compare infection rates of FEUDs and IUCs on CAUTIs in the female population. The outcome of this study can assist nurses with reducing CAUTIs in female patients needing a urinary device, leading to better patient outcomes.
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